Spy

[spaɪ]

Definition

(noun.) (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors.

(noun.) a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people; 'my spies tell me that you had a good time last night'.

(verb.) secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; 'spy for the Russians'.

(verb.) watch, observe, or inquire secretly.

(verb.) catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; 'he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge'.

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Definition

(v. t.) To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.

(v. t.) To discover by close search or examination.

(v. t.) To explore; to view; inspect; and examine secretly, as a country; -- usually with out.

(v. i.) To search narrowly; to scrutinize.

(n.) One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.

(n.) A person sent secretly into an enemy's camp, territory, or fortifications, to inspect his works, ascertain his strength, movements, or designs, and to communicate such intelligence to the proper officer.

Editor: Lyle

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Scout, emissary (in disguise), secret agent.

v. a. See, behold, discern, espy.

Typist: Steven

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN: espy, discern, discover, explore, view, inspect

ANT:Miss, overlook, misexplore, misobserve

SYN:Emissary, detective, scout

ANT:Sentinel, watchman, warder, patrol

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Definition

n. one sent into an enemy's country or camp to find out their strength &c.: one who keeps a watch on others: one who secretly conveys information.—v.t. to see: to discover generally at a distance: to discover by close search: to inspect secretly:—pa.t. and pa.p. spied.—ns. Spy′al,=Spial; Spy′-craft Spy′ism the art or practice of spying; Spy′glass a small hand-telescope; Spy′-hole a peep-hole; Spy′-mon′ey money paid for secret intelligence."

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Unserious Contents or Definition

To dream that spies are harassing you, denotes dangerous quarrels and uneasiness. To dream that you are a spy, denotes that you will make unfortunate ventures.

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Examples

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