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- pronunciation:
- spek
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
one that watches or observes.
Spectators gathered to watch the two men fighting outside the bar.I prefer to do my exercises without spectators.- synonyms:
- observer, onlooker
- similar words:
- witness
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definition 2: |
one who attends and sees a public display or show such as an athletic contest.
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.- antonyms:
- participant
- similar words:
- onlooker
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related words: |
bystander, house |
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derivation: |
spectatorial (adj.) |
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