spied; spying
Definition of spy
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to watch secretly usually for hostile purposes
2
: to catch sight of : see
3
: to search or look for intensively
—usually used with out spy out places fit for vending … goods— S. E. Morison
spy
noun
plural spies
Definition of spy (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: one that spies:
a
: one who keeps secret watch on a person or thing to obtain information
b
: a person employed by one nation to secretly convey classified information of strategic importance to another nation
also
: a person who conveys the trade secrets of one company to another
2
: an act of spying
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