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spy

UK
/spaɪ/
US
/spaɪ/

Translations

spynoun
spies
Pl.
UK
/spaɪ/
US
/spaɪ/
The spy was caught stealing classified documents.
Шпион был пойман за кражей секретных документов.
The reconnaissance mission required a skilled spy.
Разведывательная миссия требовала опытного разведчика.
Additional translations
сыщик
агент
секретный агент
Synonyms
agent
informant
snoop
reconnoiterer
secret agent
undercover agent
spyverb
spied
Präteritum
spied
Partizip Perfekt
spying
Gerundium
UK
/spaɪ/
US
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He used to spy on his neighbors through the window.
Он раньше шпионил за своими соседями через окно.
The detective was hired to spy on the suspect.
Детектива наняли следить за подозреваемым.
Additional translations
высматривать
выведывать
подсматривать
Synonyms
snoop
observe
watch
eavesdrop
monitor
surveil
peep
detect
reconnoiter
spyadjective
more spy
Komp.
most spy
Super.
UK
/spaɪ/
US
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Used attributively to describe devices, equipment, or activities connected with espionage (e.g., "spy camera", "spy satellite").
Synonyms
covert
clandestine
secret
undercover
surreptitious
stealthy
cloaked
hidden
furtive

Definitions

spynoun
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.
spyverb
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.
spyadjective
Relating to or designed for espionage or secret observation.
The agency installed spy cameras throughout the facility.
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