Spying

verb

/ˈspaɪ.ɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.verbTo act as a spy.

"During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon."

2.verbTo spot; to catch sight of.

"I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here."

3.verbTo search narrowly; to scrutinize.

4.verbTo explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.

5.nounEspionage

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