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An onlooker watched the parade.
What does Onlooker mean?
An onlooker is a person who watches.
Dictionary definition
A person who watches something happen without taking part.
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Onlooker in a sentence
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The onlooker smiled as the team finished the race.
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A reporter may describe how onlookers react to an event.
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Onlooker means a person who watches.
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on · look · er · strongest beat: on
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WordOnlooker.
Partnoun.
MeaningOnlooker means An onlooker is a person who watches.
ExampleExample: An onlooker watched the parade.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- on · look · er
- Strongest beat
- on
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on on.
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participantUse for someone taking part.
playerUse for someone involved in a game or activity.
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Onlooker word family
Base word
onlooker
verb
look on
To watch without taking part.
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