bystanders or bistanders
Learn why "bystanders" is correct.
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bistanders
Incorrect spelling - ""Bistanders"" is incorrect.
"bistanders" is a common misspelling of "bystanders". Always use "bystanders" when referring to the correct word.
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bystanders
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Bystanders" are people present but not involved.
Definition of bystanders
"bystanders": "Bystanders" are people present but not involved.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for bystanders
- • onlookers
- • spectators
Usage Examples
"Correct:" Bystanders watched quietly.
"Correct:" Help from bystanders.
"Correct:" The accident shocked bystanders.
"Incorrect:" Bistanders watched quietly.
Notes:
- • Prefix is by-, not bi-.
- • Common phonetic error.
- • Plural noun.
- • Bistanders is wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Bystanders.
Q: Is bistanders correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: Onlookers.
Q: Usage?
A: Accidents, events.
Summary
Bystanders is correct, meaning people who are present but not involved. Bistanders is incorrect.