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Spectator vs Sightsees - What's the difference?

spectator | sightsees |

As a noun spectator

is one who observes an event; an observer.

As a verb sightsees is

(sightsee).

spectator

English

Alternative forms

* spectatour (obsolete)

Noun

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

    * spectate * spectatorship

    Anagrams

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    sightsees

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (sightsee)

    • sightsee

    English

    Verb

  • To go sightseeing, to visit places of interest in a city, town or geographical area.
  • * 1985 , Jilly Cooper, Riders
    • The German team liked each other, ate, drank, sightsaw , sunbathed and worked their horses together. All were firmly rooting for Ludwig. A German victory was all that mattered.

    Usage notes

    * Many speakers prefer forms of "go sightseeing".