B2noun 2K

Incident

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɪnsɪdənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɪnsɪdənt/"]/

Meaning of Incident

something that happens, especially something unusual or unpleasant

In simple words: An event or happening, often negative.

Incident in a sentence

• The incident at the train station caused major delays.
• Witnesses described the incident as shocking and unexpected.
• After the incident, the police launched a full investigation.
• During the meeting, she recalled an incident from her childhood.
• The recent incident involving the celebrity made headlines worldwide.

How to use Incident

The word 'incident' is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically referring to an unfortunate or unexpected event. It is less appropriate in casual conversation unless referring to minor issues.

Grammar pattern

incident + (verb) + object

Memory hint

Think of 'in-situ' and imagine an event happening right there.

Related words

Collocations with Incident

• major
• serious
• little
• cause
• create
• provoke
• happen
• occur
• take place
• room
• incident with
• following an/​the incident
• in an/​the incident
• major
• serious
• little
• cause
• create
• provoke
• happen
• occur
• take place
• room
• incident with
• following an/​the incident
• in an/​the incident
• major
• serious
• little
• cause
• create
• provoke
• happen
• occur
• take place
• room
• incident with
• following an/​the incident
• in an/​the incident

Synonyms for Incident

• event
• occurrence
• happening
• situation
• episode

Opposites of Incident

• solution
• safety

Common mistakes with Incident

• Confused with 'accident' which refers specifically to unplanned events causing harm.
• Used in singular form when referring to multiple events.
• Overly dramatic usage when a simple event occurs.

Frequently asked questions about Incident

What does Incident mean?

An event or happening, often negative.

What is the definition of Incident?

something that happens, especially something unusual or unpleasant

How do you use Incident in a sentence?

The incident at the train station caused major delays.

Can you give another example of Incident?

Witnesses described the incident as shocking and unexpected.

What are synonyms for Incident?

Common alternatives include event, occurrence, happening, situation, episode.

What is the opposite of Incident?

Opposite meanings include solution, safety.

What words go with Incident?

It commonly pairs with major, serious, little, cause, create, provoke, happen, occur, take place, room, incident with, following an/​the incident, in an/​the incident, major, serious, little, cause, create, provoke, happen, occur, take place, room, incident with, following an/​the incident, in an/​the incident, major, serious, little, cause, create, provoke, happen, occur, take place, room, incident with, following an/​the incident, in an/​the incident.

What are common mistakes when using Incident?

Confused with 'accident' which refers specifically to unplanned events causing harm. Used in singular form when referring to multiple events. Overly dramatic usage when a simple event occurs.

How do you pronounce Incident?

US: /["/ˈɪnsɪdənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnsɪdənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Incident?

The word 'incident' is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically referring to an unfortunate or unexpected event. It is less appropriate in casual conversation unless referring to minor issues.

What CEFR level is Incident?

"Incident" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.