CEFR B1

witness

noun, verb

Meaning

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. A person who gives testimony in court. A person who is present at an event, such as a marriage or signing of a document, and can confirm that it took place.

Examples

  • A key witness to the robbery identified the suspect from a lineup.
  • She was called to the stand as a witness in the murder trial.

Synonyms: observer, spectator, eyewitness, testifier