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spectators

/ˈspekteɪtərz/

Meanings
noun
One who watches an event; especially, one held outdoors.

Examples :

"The cheering spectators watched the fireworks."
person group sport entertainment event

Related Words

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who noun

/huː/

A person under discussion; a question of which person.

"The teacher asked, "Who will present the project next week?" "

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held verb

/ˈhɛld/

To grasp or grip.

"Hold the pencil like this."

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one noun

/wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/

The digit or figure 1.

"My son's math test had only one correct answer for the last problem. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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fireworks noun

/ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/

A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

"Commercial firework displays are commonly launched from boats or other vessels"

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an numeral

/æn/

One

"My sister has an older brother. "

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watched verb

/wɒtʃt/ /wɑtʃt/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I watched a movie last night. "

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outdoors noun

/ˈaʊtdɔːrz/ /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/

(often preceded by "the") The environment outside of enclosed structures.

"The outdoors is a great place for children to play. "

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cheering verb

/ˈt͡ʃɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹɪŋ/

To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

"We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea."

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event noun

/əˈvɛnt/

An occurrence; something that happens.

"The school play was a memorable event. "

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watches noun

/ˈwɒt͡ʃɪz/ /ˈwɑt͡ʃɪz/

A portable or wearable timepiece.

"More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."