witness
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈwɪt.nɪs/]
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1. witness (noun) — sense 1
Definition: Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.
Example: She can bear witness, since she was there at the time.
2. witness (noun) — sense 2
Definition: One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
Example: As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that.
3. witness (noun) — sense 3
Definition: Someone called to give evidence in a court.
Example: The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible.
4. witness (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To furnish proof of, to show.
Example: This certificate witnesses his presence on that day.
5. witness (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To take as evidence.
Example: Depression often goes undetected until it is too late . Witness the recent White House suicide.
6. witness (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To see or gain knowledge of through experience.
Example: He witnessed the accident.
Structure of the word
Roots:- weyd (Proto-Indo-European)
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