witnesses

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who has seen or witnessed an event or occurrence.

  - "The witness saw the entire incident."
  - "The defense called several witnesses to testify."
  - "The detective interviewed multiple witnesses."

• Noun

  A person who provides testimony or evidence in a court of law.

  - "The prosecutor questioned the witness closely."
  - "The defendant's alibi was supported by several witnesses."
  - "The jury's decision was based on the testimony of the witnesses."

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Synonyms

certify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with witnesses
testifies , surveys , praises , allies , applies

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Variants

List of all variants of witnesses that leads to same result
witness , witnessed , witnesses , witnessing , alibi witness , alibi witnesses , character witness , character witnesses , Jehovah's Witness , jehovah's witnesses

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

witnesses, witness, witnessed, witnessing, witnessable

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wittnes, from witt 'knowledge, intelligence' + gesewan 'see'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. In ancient Greece, witnesses were often required to place a hand on a sacred object, such as an altar, before testifying.

2. In some legal systems, witnesses are not allowed to discuss their testimony with each other before giving it in court.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. testimony: Evidence given by a witness in court.

2. affidavit: A written statement of facts, made voluntarily before an officer authorized to administer oaths or affirmations, for use as evidence in a court proceeding.

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Culture

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In literature, witnesses have been used to provide important information, reveal character traits, and add suspense and intrigue. In art, images of witnesses can represent truth, justice, or observation. In music, 'witness' can refer to a fan or supporter of a particular artist or genre.

How to Memorize "witnesses"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a courtroom, taking an oath and providing testimony.
   - Imagine a group of people gathered around a scene of an accident, each describing what they saw.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'witness' with 'testimony' and 'evidence'.
   - Think of a courtroom or a crime scene when you hear the word 'witness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'WITNESS' to remember the different meanings: Witness - a person who has seen or experienced an event, Testimony - evidence given in court, Intelligence - knowledge or information, See - to observe or perceive.

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