Witness
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtnəs/
Witness (noun)
- a person who sees an event, like a crime or accident, happen.
- a person who gives evidence in a court about what they saw or know.
- something that shows or proves that something else is true.
Examples
- The witness described the scene to the police.
- A witness can provide crucial information.
Common collocations: eyewitness account, reliable witness, witness stand, cross-examine the witness, witness statement
Witness (verb)
- to see something happen, especially an important event.
- to confirm that something is true or happened, often by signing a document.
Examples
- Many people witnessed the parade.
- She witnessed the accident from her window.