witness
Translation
witness, eyewitness
Examples
The witness described the thief.
The witness described the thief.
He was a witness at the wedding.
He was a witness at the wedding.
Grammar Patterns
a witness ((to sth.)) a person who sees (sth.) happen The police are looking for a witness to the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eyewitness, observer, spectator
Etymology
From Old English 'witnes', from 'wit' (knowledge). A person with knowledge of an event.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone with sharp 'wits' who can see everything and be a good 'witness'.