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Onlooker vs. Spectator — What's the Difference?

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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