spy
/spˈaɪ/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
verb
- catch sight of
- watch, observe, or inquire secretly
- catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
“he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge” - secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
“spy for the Russians”
noun
- (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
- a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
“my spies tell me that you had a good time last night”
Synonyms for spy
Words that rhyme with spy
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