onlooker

Meanings

• noun

  A person who observes or watches something; an observer.

• noun

  A person who looks at something, often with curiosity or interest.

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Synonyms

bystander

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Rhymes

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onlooks , looks , cooks , hooks

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Variants

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onlooker , onlookers , onlooking

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Etymology

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Middle English: from onlooken, from on-1 + look (past tense of look).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'onlooker' is often used in journalism to refer to a person who witnesses an event but is not directly involved.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Dill is described as an 'onlooker' as he watches and waits for Boo Radley to appear.

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Related Concepts

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1. Observer: A person or device that records, analyzes, or studies a phenomenon or system.

2. Spectator: A person who watches or observes something, especially a public event or performance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'onlooker' is often used to describe a character who observes events from a distance, providing a unique perspective and insight into the story. In art, 'onlooker' can refer to a person depicted in a painting or sculpture, observing or interacting with the scene.

How to Memorize "onlooker"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'On Look, Keeper' to help remember the word 'onlooker'.

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