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Audience

ˈɔdiəns
Very common
~ 1400
~ 1400, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The group of people who are watching or listening to a performance, speech, or event., The group of people reached by a book, film, or broadcast., A formal meeting with someone important, such as a leader or official.

Audience - Meanings

The group of people who are watching or listening to a performance, speech, or event.

Example: The comedian had the audience laughing throughout the entire show.
Usage: formalContext: theater, concerts, conferences
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'audience' and refers to the spectators or listeners in a specific setting.

The group of people reached by a book, film, or broadcast.

Example: The movie attracted a large audience when it was released.
Usage: formalContext: media, entertainment industry
Note: In this context, 'audience' refers to the collective viewers, readers, or listeners of a particular piece of content.

A formal meeting with someone important, such as a leader or official.

Example: The students had an audience with the university president to discuss their concerns.
Usage: formalContext: business, diplomacy
Note: This meaning of 'audience' is used to describe a meeting or appointment with a person of authority or importance.

Audience's synonyms

spectators

Spectators refer to people who watch an event or performance.
Example: The spectators cheered loudly during the performance.
Note: Spectators specifically imply passive observation of an event or performance.

viewers

Viewers are individuals who watch a particular program or content.
Example: The viewers of the TV show had mixed reactions to the finale.
Note: Viewers are commonly associated with watching TV shows, movies, or online content.

attendees

Attendees are people who are present at a specific event or gathering.
Example: The attendees of the conference had the opportunity to network with industry professionals.
Note: Attendees focus on physically being present at an event or gathering.

listeners

Listeners are individuals who hear or pay attention to something, especially audio content.
Example: The listeners of the radio program called in to share their opinions.
Note: Listeners are more specific to auditory engagement rather than visual observation.

Audience expressions, common phrases

Captivate the audience

To captivate the audience means to hold their attention or interest in a captivating way.
Example: The magician captivated the audience with his tricks.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the act of capturing and holding the attention of the audience.

Engage the audience

To engage the audience means to interact with them in a way that keeps them interested or involved.
Example: The speaker used humor to engage the audience during the presentation.
Note: This phrase focuses on creating a connection or involvement with the audience.

Hold the audience's attention

To hold the audience's attention means to keep them interested or focused on what is being presented.
Example: The actor's performance was so compelling that he held the audience's attention throughout the play.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to maintaining the attention of the audience.

Captive audience

A captive audience refers to a group of people who are compelled to listen or pay attention, often because they have no other choice.
Example: The salesperson had a captive audience at the trade show, eager to hear about the new product.
Note: This phrase describes an audience that is unable to leave or easily avoid the message being presented.

Target audience

The target audience is the specific group of people that a message or product is intended for.
Example: The marketing campaign was tailored to appeal to a younger target audience.
Note: This phrase highlights the specific group of individuals that a message is designed to reach.

Live audience

A live audience consists of people who are physically present during a performance or event.
Example: The comedian prefers performing in front of a live audience rather than recording in a studio.
Note: This phrase distinguishes between an actual physical audience and a virtual or recorded one.

Silent audience

A silent audience is one that listens without reacting verbally, often indicating deep concentration or respect.
Example: Despite the controversial topic, the crowd remained a silent audience throughout the debate.
Note: This phrase implies a lack of verbal response or feedback from the audience.

Audience everyday (slang) expressions

Crowd

Refers to a large group of people gathered for a specific purpose, often used informally in place of 'audience'.
Example: The crowd cheered loudly during the concert.
Note:

Onlookers

Refers to people who are observing a situation or event, often with curiosity or interest.
Example: The onlookers gathered around to watch the street performance.
Note: Usually conveys a sense of detachment or distance from the main event compared to 'audience'.

Witnesses

Connotes individuals who see or observe an event, often with legal or formal implications.
Example: The witnesses to the crime were questioned by the police.
Note: Carries a legal or official tone, emphasizing observation of an event rather than just being part of an audience.

Onsite audience

Specifies the audience physically present at a location, particularly in contrast to a remote or virtual audience.
Example: The onsite audience at the theater enjoyed the immersive experience of the play.
Note: Highlights the physical presence of the audience in a specific location, distinguishing them from other forms of audiences.

Audience - Examples

The audience was captivated by the performance.
The speaker addressed the hallgatóság with enthusiasm.
The film attracted a large nézőközönség.

Audience grammar

Audience - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: audience
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): audiences
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): audience
Syllabification and Stress
audience Contains 3 syllables: au • di • ence
Phonetic transcription: ˈȯ-dē-ən(t)s
au di ence , ˈȯ dē ən(t)s (The red syllable is stressed)

Audience - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
audience: ~ 1400 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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