noun Uncommon

witnessing

Witnessing (noun) means the act of seeing an event happen, or of giving testimony about it. Example: “Witnessing the accident left her shaken for days.”

noun

The act of seeing an event happen, or of giving testimony about it.

"Witnessing the accident left her shaken for days."

How to use witnessing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSeeing something happen firsthand, or giving formal testimony about it.

Word forms

witnessings plural

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Rhymes for witnessing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “witnessing” mean?

The word “witnessing” means the act of seeing an event happen, or of giving testimony about it. In plain terms, seeing something happen firsthand, or giving formal testimony about it.

How do you use “witnessing” in a sentence?

Here is “witnessing” used in a sentence: “Witnessing the accident left her shaken for days.”

What part of speech is “witnessing”?

“Witnessing” is a noun.

Is “witnessing” a common word?

“Witnessing” is an uncommon word in modern English.