spy

Words with a similar base: espy, spy

'spy'

[spy.n.01] as in: (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'

[spy.n.02] as in: a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people

Examples:
my spies tell me that you had a good time last night

'spy'

[descry.v.01] as in: catch sight of

'spy'

[spy.v.02] as in: watch, observe, or inquire secretly

'spy'

[spy.v.03] as in: catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

Examples:
he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge

'spy'

[spy.v.04] as in: secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage

Examples:
spy for the Russians

Origins

					spy (English)
└── spien (Middle English (1100-1500))

0.012s for 7 cards

Activity