bystander
/ˈbaɪstændər/
by · stand · er
ˈbaɪ · stæn · dər
English Definition
n. onlooker, spectator
Significado en Español
espectador
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người ngoài cuộc
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Example Sentence
A bystander called the police.
一个旁观者叫了警察。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
by(neighboring)+stander(person standing)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “bystander”.
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A
observer
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B
participant
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C
actor
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D
competitor
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A — observer.
“bystander” means n. onlooker, spectator
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A quick-thinking ______ called for help when the old man suddenly collapsed.
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A
doctor
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B
criminal
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C
bystander
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D
victim
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C — bystander.
“bystander” means n. onlooker, spectator
Common questions about “bystander”
What does “bystander” mean?
bystander — n. onlooker, spectator. In Chinese: 旁观者.
How do you pronounce “bystander”?
bystander is pronounced /ˈbaɪstændər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: by · stand · er.
How do you use “bystander” in a sentence?
A bystander called the police. (一个旁观者叫了警察。)
What are synonyms for “bystander”?
onlooker, witness — all close in meaning to bystander (n. onlooker, spectator).
Is “bystander” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. bystander appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “bystander”?
by(neighboring)+stander(person standing)
