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Synonyms for onlookers
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : on-loo k-er, awn- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒnˌlʊk ər, ˈɔn- |
Définition of onlookers
Origin :- c.1600, from on + agent noun from look (v.).
- noun person observing an event
- When I entered the city the onlookers were crowded together like walls.
- Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
- He belonged to the people who make the play, and most of us are only onlookers at the best.
- Extract from : « Alexander's Bridge and The Barrel Organ » by Willa Cather and Alfred Noyes
- "Do get in, my dear girl," said Nana tranquilly, disdaining the onlookers.
- Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
- The onlookers roared with laughter, the power-lining and the robot were forgotten.
- Extract from : « The Velvet Glove » by Harry Harrison
- There was a shout of farewell from the onlookers, and the gambler turned in his seat.
- Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum
- The onlookers gazed blankly from one to the other of the two men.
- Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
- He laughed feebly, and the onlookers transferred their attention to him.
- Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
- Besides, his last attempt had changed the attitude of the onlookers.
- Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
- You may be able to tell better, since the proverb has it that the onlookers see most of the game.
- Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
- He took his place in a fringe of onlookers that filled the sidewalk.
- Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman
Antonyms for onlookers
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