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passer-by

/ˌpɑː.sərˈbaɪ/

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noun

/ˌpɑː.sərˈbaɪ/B1formal
  • ruЧеловек, который случайно проходит мимо определённого места, часто без остановки.

A person who happens to be walking past a particular place, often by chance or without stopping.

irregular plural

  1. Casual observerB1formal

    A person who happens to be walking past a particular place, often witnessing an event.

    ruПрохожий

    • A passer-by noticed the smoke and called the fire department.
    • The accident was witnessed by several passers-by.
    • A kind passer-by helped the elderly woman cross the street.

    Synonymsbystanderlooker-onobserveronlookerwitness

    Antonymseyewitnessparticipantspectator

Forms
  • passers-by plural form
  • passers-by's possessive plural form
  • passer-by's possessive singular form