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spy

/spaɪ/

Meanings
noun
A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

Examples :

"The spy followed the new student around school, secretly noting her schedule and friends. "
person job action military police government organization state

Related Words

Illustration cheating

cheating verb

/ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/

To violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation.

"My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term."

Illustration followed

followed verb

/ˈfɒləʊd/ /ˈfɑloʊd/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration secretly

secretly adverb

/ˈsi.kɹət.li/

In secret, covertly.

"She secretly hoped he would ask her to the dance. "

Illustration schedule

schedule noun

/ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.djuːl/

A slip of paper; a short note.

"The teacher handed out a schedule for the week's activities. "

Illustration examines

examines verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/ /ɛɡˈzæmɪnz/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration organizations

organizations noun

/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənz/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃənz/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration individuals

individuals noun

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration scrutinize

scrutinize verb

/ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/

To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

"to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals"

Illustration narrowly

narrowly adverb

/ˈnæɹəʊli/ /ˈnɛɹoʊli/

In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude.

"They regarded the new idea rather narrowly."

Illustration detective

detective noun

/dɪˈtɛktɪv/

(law enforcement) A police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator.

"The detective investigated the theft of the school's valuable computer equipment. "

Illustration advantage

advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "