Witness ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Witness ( noun )

1. A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
2. A person who gives evidence in a court of law.
3. Something serving as evidence of the existence or truth of something.

Origin:

Old english witnes, from wit (see wit) + -ness. the sense development is from "knowledge" to "testimony" to "person giving testimony".

Examples:

1. He was a witness to the accident.
2. She was a witness in the trial.
3. The building was a witness to the city's history.
4. The painting was a witness to the artist's skill.
5. The tree was a witness to the storm.

(As a verb)

Witness ( verb )

1. A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
2. A person who gives evidence in a court of law.
3. Something serving as evidence of the existence or truth of something.

Origin:

Old english witnes, from wit (see wit) + -ness. the sense development is from "knowledge" to "testimony" to "person giving testimony".

Examples:

1. He was a witness to the accident.
2. She was a witness in the trial.
3. The building was a witness to the city's history.
4. The painting was a witness to the artist's skill.
5. The tree was a witness to the storm.