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Definition:

A looker-on refers to a person who watches an event or situation without actively participating.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A person who observes a particular event, situation, or performance.

Example sentences:

1. As a looker-on, she observed the heated argument between her friends.
2. The looker-on stood at the back of the crowded room, silently taking in the atmosphere.

Sense 2:

A bystander or spectator who refrains from actively participating in a situation or conflict.

Example sentences:

1. She decided to be a looker-on in the political debate rather than engaging in the argument.
2. The looker-on watched the game from the sidelines, admiring the players' skills.

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