Pronunciation

/wɪˈtnɪs/

Definitions

Noun

A witness (noun) refers to a person who has seen, heard, or been present during an event, typically a crime or accident, and can provide testimony about it.

Verb

To witness (verb) means to observe or be present at an event, often as a spectator or with the intent to testify.

Phrases

• “Witness a crime” or “witness an event” means to see something happen firsthand.
• “Eye-witness account” refers to a personal, firsthand description of an event.
• “Being a witness to history” means to experience significant events firsthand.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The police interviewed several witnesses after the car accident.”
• Verb: “I was lucky enough to witness the birth of my child.”
• Phrasal Verb: “Her testimony as a key witness led to the conviction of the suspect.”

Synonyms

• Observer
• Spectator
• Attendee
• Affiant
• Viewer

Antonyms

• Unwitnessed
• Unseen
• Ignorant
• Unaware
• Uninvolved