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witnesses

Pronunciation: [ˈwɪtnəsɪz]

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Learn how to use witnesses in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law”

(noun) people who see an event happen and can tell others about it, especially in court. If someone sees a car accident and can explain what happened, they are a witness.

Example

The witnesses provided important information about the robbery.

Example

There were no witnesses to the incident, making it hard to figure out what happened.

Example

Who were the witnesses at the accident scene?

Context: “testimony”

(verb) to see something happen and then tell people about it, often in a legal situation. If you watch a crime and later describe what happened, you witness it.

Example

She witnessed the event and gave her statement to the police.

Example

He didn’t witness the fireworks display because he was inside the building.

Example

Did you witness anything unusual during the meeting?

How to pronounce witnesses

Pronunciation: [ˈwɪtnəsɪz]

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