Onlooker vs. Spectator — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Onlooker and Spectator
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Onlooker
One that looks on; a spectator or bystander.
Spectator
An observer of an event, especially a sports contest.
Onlooker
A spectator; someone looks on or watches, without becoming involved or participating.
I wasn’t involved in the fight; I was only an onlooker.
Spectator
One who watches an event; especially, an event held outdoors.
The cheering spectators watched the fireworks.
Onlooker
Someone who looks on
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Spectator
One who on; one who sees or beholds; a beholder; one who is personally present at, and sees, any exhibition; as, the spectators at a show.
Spectator
A close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind);
The spectators applauded the performance
Television viewers
Sky watchers discovered a new star
Spectator
A woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel
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