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The spilled juice was an accident.
What does Accident mean?
Something that happens by mistake.
Dictionary definition
An unplanned event that happens by chance.
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Wear a helmet to help prevent an accident.
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An accident is not planned, but it can still have serious results.
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ak · sih · dent · strongest beat: ak
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WordAccident.
Partnoun.
MeaningAccident means Something that happens by mistake.
ExampleExample: The spilled juice was an accident.
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- Syllables
- ak · sih · dent
- Strongest beat
- ak
- Ending
- dent
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ak.
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Synonyms
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mishapUse for a small accident or mistake.
unplanned eventUse when something happens without being intended.
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accident
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