spectator
US /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/
Definition
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Thousands of spectators filled the stadium for the championship game.
Word Family
NounNoun
spectator gốc
VerbVerb
spectate
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- onlookersomeone who looks on
- viewera close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
- observera person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
Collocations
- Easy sports spectatorto sports spectator, meaning to wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
- Medium spectator admission ticketdescribing spectator admission ticket (a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind))
- Hard spectator safety protocoldescribing spectator safety protocol (a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind))
- Very Hard mere spectator in geopolitical shiftsdescribing mere spectator in geopolitical shifts (a small pond of standing water)
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