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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSeeing something happen firsthand, or giving formal testimony about it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- witnessings
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Rhymes for witnessing
Messing
Lessing
blessing
dressing
pressing
guessing
assessing
caressing
processing
expressing
addressing
depressing
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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.