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 spy followed the new student around school, secretly noting her schedule and friends. "personjobactionmilitarypolicegovernmentorganizationstateChat 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."militarypolicegovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spot; to catch sight of."I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo search narrowly; to scrutinize."The teacher spied for any signs of cheating during the exam. "actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country."The detective spied on the suspect's house to gather clues about the robbery. "actionpolicemilitarygovernmentworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
