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Spectator vs Eyewitness - What's the difference?

spectator | eyewitness |

As nouns the difference between spectator and eyewitness

is that spectator is one who observes an event; an observer while eyewitness is someone who sees an event and can report or testify about it.

As a verb eyewitness is

to be present at an event, and see it.

spectator

English

Alternative forms

* spectatour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who observes an event; an observer.
    • The cheering spectators watched the fireworks.
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    Derived terms

    * spectate * spectatorship

    Anagrams

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    eyewitness

    English

    (wikipedia eyewitness)

    Alternative forms

    * eye-witness * eye witness

    Noun

  • Someone who sees an event and can report or testify about it.
  • *

    • Verb

    (es)
  • To be present at an event, and see it