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There was an accident

🇬🇧 UK //ðeə wəz ən ˈæksɪdənt// 🇺🇸 US //ðɛr wəz ən ˈæk.sə.dənt//

Meaning of There was an accident

An unexpected event that results in injury or damage.

In simple words: A crash or incident that causes harm or damage.

There was an accident in a sentence

• There was an accident on the highway that caused a long traffic jam.
• After the storm, there was an accident involving several fallen trees.
• Fortunately, there was an accident, but no one was seriously hurt.
• I heard there was an accident at the construction site last night.
• They reported that there was an accident during the school bus trip.

How to use There was an accident

Use 'there was an accident' in neutral contexts when discussing unexpected events that caused problems. Avoid using in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

there + be + an accident

Memory hint

Think of 'accident' as 'a crash incident' to remember it refers to an unexpected event.

Related words

Collocations with There was an accident

• serious accident
• road accident
• fatal accident
• car accident
• accident report

Synonyms for There was an accident

• collision
• incident
• crash
• mishap
• event

Common mistakes with There was an accident

• Confused with 'accidentally' which means by mistake.
• Incorrectly using 'accident' as a verb.

Frequently asked questions about There was an accident

What does There was an accident mean?

A crash or incident that causes harm or damage.

What is the definition of There was an accident?

An unexpected event that results in injury or damage.

How do you use There was an accident in a sentence?

There was an accident on the highway that caused a long traffic jam.

Can you give another example of There was an accident?

After the storm, there was an accident involving several fallen trees.

What are synonyms for There was an accident?

Common alternatives include collision, incident, crash, mishap, event.

What words go with There was an accident?

It commonly pairs with serious accident, road accident, fatal accident, car accident, accident report.

What are common mistakes when using There was an accident?

Confused with 'accidentally' which means by mistake. Incorrectly using 'accident' as a verb.

How do you pronounce There was an accident?

US: //ðɛr wəz ən ˈæk.sə.dənt//, UK: //ðeə wəz ən ˈæksɪdənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There was an accident?

Use 'there was an accident' in neutral contexts when discussing unexpected events that caused problems. Avoid using in formal writing.