Bystander

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪˌstændər/

Definitions of bystander

noun A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part in it.

Example Sentences

A1 The bystander watched as the cat climbed the tree.

A2 The bystander called for help when they saw the car accident.

B1 The bystander provided a statement to the police about what they saw.

B2 The bystander intervened when they saw someone being bullied.

C1 The bystander's testimony was crucial in solving the crime.

C2 The bystander's quick thinking saved the child from drowning.

Examples of bystander in a Sentence

formal The bystander witnessed the accident and provided a statement to the police.

informal The bystander saw everything that happened and told me about it.

slang The bystander totally spilled the tea on what went down.

figurative She felt like a bystander in her own life, watching everything unfold without being able to participate.

Grammatical Forms of bystander

past tense

bystood

plural

bystanders

comparative

more bystander

superlative

most bystander

present tense

stand by

future tense

will stand by

perfect tense

have stood by

continuous tense

standing by

singular

bystander

positive degree

bystander

infinitive

to stand by

gerund

standing by

participle

stood by

Origin and Evolution of bystander

First Known Use: 1598 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'bystander' originated from the combination of 'by' meaning near or beside, and 'stander' meaning one who stands. It implies someone who is present at an event but not directly involved.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the late 16th century to refer to someone who is present at an event but not participating, the term 'bystander' has evolved to encompass the idea of someone who witnesses an event without taking action or intervening.