witness
witness
a person who sees an event or a crime happen
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witness with Russian translation
witness usage examples
Свидетель тихо говорил в суде.
The witness spoke quietly in court.
Полиция попросила свидетеля рассказать больше подробностей.
Police asked the witness for more details.
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witness synonyms
What's the difference between witness / eyewitness / spectator / observer / bystander
a person who sees an event happen or gives evidence about it
The witness described what happened at the scene.
a witness who personally saw the event happen
An eyewitness gave a detailed account of the accident.
a person who watches an event, especially a game or show
Spectators cheered loudly during the final match.
a person who watches or studies something carefully
Political observers predicted a close election.
a person who is present at an event but not involved in it
A bystander called the police after the fight started.
a person who watches something from the side, usually without joining in
A crowd of onlookers gathered at the scene.
a person who makes a sworn statement or deposition
The deponent answered questions during the deposition.
a person who formally attests or certifies something
The attestor signed the document to confirm its authenticity.
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How to pronounce witness and what this word means
witness means witness. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce witness
/ˈwɪtnəs/
witness translation
witness
witness examples
The witness spoke quietly in court.
witness transcription
/ˈwɪtnəs/, /ˈwɪtnəs/
Questions about this word
witness meaning: what does it mean?
a person who sees an event or a crime happen
witness pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
witness is pronounced as /ˈwɪtnəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
witness definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The witness spoke quietly in court. Translation: Свидетель тихо говорил в суде.
Is witness part of Documents and Paperwork vocabulary?
Yes, witness can be learned in the Documents and Paperwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is witness part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, witness can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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