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Definition of eyewitness

eyewitness

/ˈaɪˌwɪt.nəs/
eye · wit · ness
Plural:eyewitnesses
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Past Simple:eyewitnessed
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Past Participle:eyewitnessed
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Present Participle:eyewitnessing
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eyewitness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who has personally seen an event happen and can therefore give a firsthand description of it.

Example

"The defense attorney called an eyewitness to testify about what occurred at the intersection."

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• verb

1

To personally see or observe an event taking place firsthand.

Example

"Several journalists were present to eyewitness the signing of the historic peace treaty."

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• Nearby Words

eyewatering
eyewateringly
eyewear
eyewitness
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ezekiel
ezine

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century as a compound of 'eye' and 'witness', both stemming from Old English roots ('ēage' and 'witnes', meaning knowledge or testimony).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyewitness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyewitness
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