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bystandera person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaɪˌstændər/

Korean meaning: 방관자, 구경꾼 (어떤 사건에 있지만 참여하지 않는 사람)

Korean pronunciation: **바이**스탠더

Example Sentences

  • The superhero accidentally knocked over an innocent bystander while chasing the villain.
  • Don't just be a bystander when someone needs help.
  • The bystander became famous after his reaction went viral on social media.

bystander

NOUN

//ˈbaɪˌstændər//

a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part

bystander concept
💡 Concept

a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part

bystander rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From insider to outsider, the bystander must decide!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbaɪˌstændər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbaɪˌstændə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootstand
Suffix--er

Origin

'by'(옆에)와 'stand'(서다)가 합쳐져서 '옆에 서 있는 사람'이라는 의미로 발달했습니다. 17세기부터 사용되기 시작했어요.

🎵Rhyme

outsiderinsiderprovider
outsider
insider
provider

🔗Collocations

innocent bystander
bystander effect
curious bystander
passive bystander
mere bystander

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero accidentally knocked over an innocent bystander while chasing the villain.

Don't just be a bystander when someone needs help.

😄 Fun example

The bystander became famous after his reaction went viral on social media.

Police questioned several bystanders who witnessed the accident.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

observeronlookerspectatorwitness

Antonyms

participantactorplayer

Related

audiencecrowdpasserbywatcher

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