Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who watches something attentively, without participating actively.
Observer
/əbˈzɜːvə/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
The observer watched the children play.She was an observer at the meeting yesterday.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle French word observateur in the 16th century, which in turn comes from the Latin observator, meaning one who watches, pays attention.
Usage Statistics:
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