observer

The word “observer” has 3 syllables: ob-ser-ver

It's pronounced as /əbˈzɜːrvər/


What is synonym and antonym for observer?

In the thesaurus, “observer” has 6 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for observer along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for observer

  • bystander
  • onlooker
  • spectator
  • viewer
  • watcher
  • witness

Antonyms for observer

  • participant

Meanings of observer

  • noun
    1. One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.
    2. One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
    3. A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate.
    4. A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.
    5. A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft.
    6. A sentry etc. manning an observation post.

Example Sentences

  • Observer participation is crucial for accurate data collection.
  • As an impartial observer, she reported on the proceedings without bias.
  • The ornithologist trained his binoculars on the bird feeder, ready to note any new arrivals as an avid observer of avian behavior.
  • In psychology experiments, the observer often plays a key role in recording and analyzing behavior.
  • From her vantage point on the hill, the observer had a clear view of the entire battlefield.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to observer, such as: bystander, onlooker, participant, spectator, viewer, watcher, witness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • busybody
  • buttinski
  • buttinsky
  • bystander
  • eyewitness
  • fan
  • gawker
  • gawper
  • gazer
  • glass
  • interloper
  • intermeddler
  • intruder
  • meddler
  • moviegoer
  • observer
  • onlooker
  • passerby
  • peeper
  • peeping tom
  • pryer
  • rubberneck
  • rubbernecker
  • snoop
  • snooper
  • spectator
  • sports fan
  • spy
  • theatergoer
  • viewer
  • watcher
  • witness

gapers

  • busybodies
  • bystander
  • eyewitness
  • fan
  • gawkers
  • gazers
  • glass
  • interlopers
  • intruders
  • meddlers
  • moviegoer
  • observer
  • onlooker
  • passerby
  • peepers
  • pryers
  • rubberneckers
  • rubbernecks
  • snoopers
  • snoops
  • spectator
  • spies
  • sports fan
  • theatergoer
  • viewer
  • watcher
  • witness

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