Witness meaning in English

Learn how to use Witness correctly with Gymglish.
Test and improve your English. Start your free trial today.

TEST YOUR ENGLISH Free trial and no commitment to buy
4,7 on App Store, Play Store and Trustpilot More than 8 million learners worldwide

Definition

a witness: an observer, a spectator, someone who sees something (for example a crime) noun
Two witnesses saw you commit this murder.
to witness (a murder): to see, to observe (a murder) verb
It is necessary to distinguish this word from the following legal terms:
a testimony evidence, a legal declaration, a statement
to testify to declare, to certify, to state

UK: I once witnessed a serious car crash.
US: Can I get a witness from the congregation? Let me hear you say "amen" -"amen". Thank you Jesus.

Examples

  • "allowed me to witness the manufacturing process of a new perfume based on the scent of citrus fruits and mangoes."
  • "Judge : The court will now hear the prosecution's first witness: Horatio Oléré."
  • "Brian : So, the dog was a witness."
  • "When Bruno witnessed Horatio's skill and his spectacular organ, he was inspired."
  • "Dr. Gilchrist : Now, you're about to witness something shocking, watch."
  • "I am telling you to your face, Philip, with Luna as my witness, that I don't appreciate your sexual innuendos and your constant comments on me, my body, and my clothes!"
  • "Peter : Sorry buddy, but you're a witness."
  • "Running across the street to a local hardware store, the witness bought a can of red paint which he then poured on the concrete sidewalk directly in front of the bank."
  • "The events took place late last night at a trendy bar in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, where witnesses reported seeing an altercation between two men arguing over the television program being shown."
  • "Here is my report of events I witnessed over the day."
  • "Eye witness report by: CLIVE THE BEER VENDOR"
  • "Witnesses were unable to identify the driver of the van, nor read its license plate, though several people reported seeing a "KK" logo on the rear window of the vehicle."
  • "The beautiful planet you see before you is the most incredible thing you've ever witnessed."
  • "Brent : Moira, witnesses say that the initial earthquake lasted for nearly 50 seconds."

Still unsure of the best way to use 'Witness'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!

What our users say:

Pleasure

         

I enjoy doing my online English lessons. Only ten minutes daily are enough...Thank you!

Innovative

         

I love your innovative method which allows me to learn a new language and have fun at the same time!

Unique

         

Your method is unique! Your courses have helped me to progress and gain confidence during my travels.

Progress

         

Gymglish has allowed me to improve my English. A daily routine I wouldn't miss for anything in the world!

More testimonials.

Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment

Absolutely free - no strings attached.