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incident

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt]

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Learn how to use incident in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce incident

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt]

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