incident
Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt]
Context: "events"
(noun) an incident is something that happens, usually something surprising or unexpected. It can be a small event like dropping your lunch or a bigger event like a car accident.
Example
The school had a fun incident when a surprise party was thrown for the teacher.
Example
The incident of the broken window was not a good day for the class.
Example
What was the most interesting incident you saw at the park?
Context: "emergencies"
(noun) an incident can also refer to something that happens and requires a quick response, like a fire or a medical emergency. It's important for people to act quickly during these situations.
Example
The fire department responded quickly to the incident at the building.
Example
There was no serious incident reported last night, which is a relief.
Example
Was there an incident that required help from the ambulance?
Context: "conflicts"
(noun) sometimes an incident means a disagreement or a problem between people, like a fight or an argument. It's a moment of conflict that might need resolution.
Example
After the incident at the playground, the kids learned how to share better.
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There was no incident between the students, which showed they respected each other.
Example
What do you think caused the incident between the two friends?