accident
Translation
accident, mishap, chance
Examples
He had a car accident last week.
He had a car accident last week.
I met her by accident at the station.
I met her by accident at the station.
Grammar Patterns
((an accident)) an unfortunate incident He had an accident at work.
((by accident)) by chance, unintentionally I broke the vase by accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mishap, incident, chance; Antonyms: intention, plan
Etymology
From Latin 'accidere' (to happen, fall upon), from 'ad-' (to) + 'cadere' (to fall).
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'falls' upon you unexpectedly.