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spied

UK
/spaɪd/
US
/spaɪd/
spyverb

spied

Past Simple

spied
Past Simple
spied
Past Participle
spying
Gerund
UK
/spaɪ/
US
/spaɪ/
Translations
The detective was hired to spy on the suspect.
Детектива наняли следить за подозреваемым.
He used to spy on his neighbors through the window.
Он раньше шпионил за своими соседями через окно.
Additional translations
высматривать
выведывать
подсматривать
Definitions
To observe or watch someone or something secretly, often for gathering information.
The detective decided to spy on the suspect to gather more evidence.
To catch sight of something or someone, especially something that is difficult to see.
From the top of the hill, I could spy the distant city skyline.
Synonyms
watch
monitor
eavesdrop
observe
snoop
reconnoiter
detect
peep
surveil
spynoun
Definitions
A person employed by a government or other organization to secretly obtain information about an enemy or competitor.
The spy was caught trying to steal classified documents from the embassy.
A person who keeps watch on others secretly.
He felt like a spy as he watched his neighbors through the window.
spyadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for espionage or secret observation.
The agency installed spy cameras throughout the facility.
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