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Spy (Verb)

Meaning 1

Watch, observe, or inquire secretly.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Sleuth
  • Snoop
  • Stag

Hypernyms

  • Supervise

Related Words

  • Spy (noun)
  • Spying (noun)

Meaning 2

Catch sight of.

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

  • Spot
  • Espy
  • Descry

Hypernyms

  • Sight
  • Spy

Related Words

  • Spying (noun)

Meaning 3

Catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

  • Sight

Hypernyms

  • Comprehend

Hyponyms

  • Spot
  • Observe
  • Espy
  • Notice
  • Spy
  • Find
  • Discover

Meaning 4

Secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; "spy for the Russians".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

  • Inquire
  • Enquire

Related Words

  • Spy (noun)
  • Spying (noun)
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