Master confusing words with ease
Accident vs. Incident
Accident
/ˈæksədənt/Examples:
But we don't want any accidents.'"It looks like an accident," Tom said.This isn't an accident.
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Incident
/ˈɪnsədənt/Examples:
Some of the incidents seemed at the time irrelevant and unmeaning.Damnation is a state, but sin is an incident.You know about the Saraband incident, of course?"
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Accidents usually refer to events that happen unexpectedly and result in damage or injury.
- Incidents are broader and can refer to any event, not necessarily negative.
- Think of an accident as an unfortunate mishap, like a car crash.
- An incident might be a minor altercation or any occurrence worth noting.
- If its unintended harm, its likely an accident; if its notable or newsworthy, its an incident.
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