English Dictionary
Definition audience in British English
audience
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
a group of people who have come to a place to see or hear a film, performance, speech etc. The people who watch a sports match or other large event are usually called spectators or the crowd. Audience can be followed by a singular or plural verb
She would be addressing an audience of three thousand teachers.
Chaplin's films captivated audiences throughout the world.
He offended many in the audience with his insensitive remarks.
The music was performed before an enthusiastic audience.
He was soon encouraging audience participation and several women came up on stage.
all the people who watch a television programme, listen to a radio broadcast, or are reached by advertising
a group of people who admire or support a particular person, belief, idea etc: can be followed by a singular or plural verb
Disaffected young people are an ideal audience for his outrageous political opinions.
He had an audience with the Pope in 1996.
