Definitions

1. noun

an unforeseen and unfortunate event, typically resulting in harm or damage

“The car accident occurred on the highway near the city center.”

2. noun

a fortuitous occurrence or event

“It was a happy accident that we met at the coffee shop.”

3. noun

a mistake or error, especially in a machine or system

“The software update caused a system accident that shut down the entire network.”

4. verb

to come into contact with something by chance or unexpectedly

“The two friends accidently bumped into each other on the street.”