CEFR B1

incidents

noun

Meaning

An event or occurrence, especially a notable or unfortunate one.

Examples

There were several minor incidents reported by the police over the weekend.
The security team is trained to handle emergency incidents calmly.

Synonyms: occurrences, events, happenings, episodes

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incidents (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnsɪdənts/

Definition

An event or occurrence, especially a notable or unfortunate one.

Examples

There were several minor incidents reported by the police over the weekend.
The security team is trained to handle emergency incidents calmly.
We must learn from past incidents to prevent future tragedies.

How to Use incidents

incident of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify a particular occurrence or aspect. — "This is a common incident of this type of infection."
involving incidents (collocation): Describing a situation or person connected with specific events. — "The investigation focused on those involved in the recent incidents."

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