tragedy
Meaning
A tragedy is a serious and often sorrowful event or situation that leads to significant suffering or loss, typically involving a downfall or disaster.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "tragedy" with "tragedies," which refers to multiple events or situations rather than a single occurrence.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
the
small
river
flooded
last
spring
,
the
whole
village
experienced
a
tragedy
because
the
old
community
hall
was
badly
damaged
.
Volunteers
from
nearby
towns
came
to
help
,
and
they
have
been
cleaning
mud
from
the
floors
for
weeks
.
Although
the
damage
was
serious
,
people
shared
food
and
tools
and
slowly
repaired
the
doors
and
windows
.
By
late
summer
the
hall
was
almost
ready
for
gatherings
again
,
and
everyone
said
the
shared
work
had
made
the
community
stronger
.
Common Phrases
tragic event
tragic outcome
tragic hero
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