accident · n
accident
A2 something bad which happens that is not expected or intended, and which causes injury or damage
Dictionary examples:
My pen had an accident and wrote a love letter to my teacher! (0.0)
My alarm clock had an accident and woke up the whole neighborhood! (0.0)
The chef had an accident and cooked his hat instead of the chicken! (0.0)
Josh had an accident and spilled water all over the floor. (24.3)
She was injured in a car/traffic accident. (33.3)
by accident
B1 without being intended
Dictionary examples:
By accident, I called my teacher 'Mom' in front of the class. (0.0)
By accident, I sent my shopping list to my boss instead of my wife. (0.0)
I accidentally set my alarm for PM instead of AM by accident. (0.0)
I deleted the file by accident. (21.9)