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accident
accident
/ˈæksɪdənt/
noun
(
)
An unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
(
accident
)
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
My sister had an accident while riding her bike
My sister had an accident while riding her bike
(
)
Anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
(
chance event
,
fortuity
,
stroke
,
accident
)
anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
Winning the lottery was a happy accident
winning the lottery was a happy accident
The pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck
the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck
It was due to an accident or fortuity
it was due to an accident or fortuity
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