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Definition witness in American English

witness noun

noun
/ˈwɪtnəs/
1

someone who sees a crime, accident, or other event happen

Example

Witnesses reported hearing two gunshots.

Example

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact the police.

1.1

someone who tells a court what they know about a crime

Example

More than twenty witnesses will be called.

Example

an expert witness for the defense/prosecution

Synonyms and related words
aggrieved aggrieved party alibi
2

someone who watches you sign an official document and then signs it to state that they have watched you

Synonyms and related words
observer witness eyewitness
3

someone who speaks about their strong Christian beliefs

Synonyms and related words
acolyte Amish Anglican
3.1

a public statement that someone makes about their strong Christian beliefs

Synonyms and related words
amen anthem baptise
Definition witness in American English