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Uncommonspy
The correct spelling is spy.
How to pronounce spy
/spaɪ/
nounIPA: /spaɪ/
Say it like: Spee
The correct spelling is spy. A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage). For example: "During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon."
Usage Examples
“During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon.”
“I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
verb
- 1.To act as a spy.
- 2.To spot; to catch sight of.
- 3.To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
- 4.To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.
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