Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
I could hear the screeching of tires just before the crash happened.
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I could hear the screeching of tires just before the crash happened.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should always be alert to the sounds around you, as they might warn you of an impending accident.
Describing Habits
I'm always attentive to my surroundings, and I often hear sounds that others miss.
Asking About Others
Did you hear anything unusual before the accident occurred?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I hadn't heard the screeching tires, I might not have reacted in time.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Immediately prior to the collision, I perceived the auditory indication of tires skidding.
Casual
Right before the wreck, I heard tires squealing.
Simpler English
I heard tires making a loud noise just before the crash.
Phrases to learn
screeching of tires
The loud, high-pitched sound made by tires losing traction.
just before
Immediately preceding in time.