Incident
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
An incident is an event or situation that happens, usually one that is unexpected or important, like a minor accident or an exciting announcement at school.
Examples
- During the school assembly, an unexpected incident occurred when a bird flew in through the open window, causing everyone to gasp and laugh as it fluttered around the room.
- While hiking in the woods, we stumbled upon an unusual incident where a family of deer was crossing the path, and we quietly watched to avoid scaring them away.
- After the science experiment went wrong, the teacher explained that the incident taught us an important lesson about following instructions carefully and the importance of safety in the lab.
Synonyms
event
occurrence
happening
situation
episode
case
Antonyms
normalcy
routine
stability
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