witness
Meaning
To witness something means to see it happen or to be present at an event, often used in legal contexts to describe observing an event that may require testimony.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "witness" as a noun with its verb form; ensure the context clearly indicates its usage as a verb.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
morning
I
walked
to
the
square
to
buy
some
fruit
and
noticed
a
small
crowd
near
the
fountain
.
As
I
approached
,
I
witnessed
a
young
violinist
playing
a
gentle
tune
while
people
sat
on
benches
and
listened
.
The
music
made
the
whole
place
feel
calm
,
and
a
few
children
stopped
to
watch
with
big
smiles
.
I
bought
my
apples
and
stayed
a
little
longer
,
glad
I
had
seen
that
quiet
,
pleasant
moment
.
Common Phrases
witness a crime
witness an event
witness a signing
Synonyms
Related Words
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