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WITNESS

/ˈwɪtnəs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

W 4/4
I 1/1
T 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of WITNESS

noun

Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.

"She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."

noun

One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.

"As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that."

noun

Someone called to give evidence in a court.

"The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible."

verb

To furnish proof of, to show.

"1667: round he throws his baleful eyes / That witness'd huge affliction and dismay — John Milton, Paradise Lost, Book 1 ll. 56-7"

verb

To take as evidence.

verb

To see or gain knowledge of through experience.

"He witnessed the accident."

Synonyms of WITNESS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of WITNESS in a Sentence

  • "She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."
  • "As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that."
  • "The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible."
  • "1667: round he throws his baleful eyes / That witness'd huge affliction and dismay — John Milton, Paradise Lost, Book 1 ll. 56-7"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is WITNESS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, WITNESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WITNESS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for WITNESS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter witness Total
Scrabble 4111111 10
WWF 4112111 11

Anagrams of WITNESS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WITNESS

100 words from the letters in WITNESS

How to Use WITNESS in Word Games

WITNESS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since WITNESS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WITNESS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WITNESS

What does WITNESS mean?
WITNESS is a noun. Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.
Is WITNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WITNESS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WITNESS worth in Scrabble?
WITNESS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WITNESS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in WITNESS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WITNESS?
Synonyms of WITNESS include: certify. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of WITNESS?
The anagrams of WITNESS (words using the exact same letters) are: WISENTS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.