noun🔗ShareA person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).""The company suspected that its competitor had spies working inside their office, gathering information about new products." "personjoborganizationmilitarypolicegovernmentstateactionwarsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act as a spy."During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon."politicsgovernmentmilitarypoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spot; to catch sight of."I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here."actionmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo search narrowly; to scrutinize."The librarian spies the shelves carefully, looking for a misplaced book. "actionpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country."The detective spies on the suspect's house from across the street, hoping to catch him in the act. "actionmilitarypolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
