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KK Pronunciation

〔 spaI 〕

Pronunciation

〔 spai 〕


Overview of noun spy

The noun spy has 2 senses


  • spy, undercover agent -- ((military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors)

  • spy -- (a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people; "my spies tell me that you had a good time last night")


Overview of verb spy

The verb spy has 4 senses


  • descry, spot, espy, spy -- (catch sight of)

  • spy, stag, snoop, sleuth -- (watch, observe, or inquire secretly)

  • spy, sight -- (catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge")

  • spy -- (secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; "spy for the Russians")