Spy

Quick meaning: Spy is a noun meaning (intransitive) To act as a spy.

Meaning

(intransitive) To act as a spy.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To spot; to catch sight of; to espy.
2. (intransitive) To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
3. (transitive) To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.
4. A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
5. (American football) A defensive player assigned to cover an offensive backfield player man-to-man when they are expected to engage in a running play, but the offensive player does not run with the ball immediately.

Example Sentences

Child, I see thee! Child, I spy thee!

I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here.

The next person they spied was a Bandicoot carrying a watermelon.

During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for spy

Depending on context, synonyms include espial, espy, ghost, intelligencer, spook, undie.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include descry, espy, snoop, spot, stag, espionage.

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