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How to pronounce spy
Say it like this: /ˈspaɪ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does spy mean?
nounA person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
A defensive player assigned to cover an offensive backfield player man-to-man when they are expected to engage in a running play, but the offensive player does not run with the ball immediately.
verbTo act as a spy.
“During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon.”
To spot; to catch sight of; to espy.
“I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here.”
To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
“(As I confeſſe it is my Natures plague / To ſpy into Abuſes, and of my iealouſie / Shapes faults that are not)”
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