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English to English noun
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(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors |  | source: wordnet30
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a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people | | Example: my spies tell me that you had a good time last night
source: wordnet30
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One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others. | | source: webster1913
verb
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catch sight of | | source: wordnet30
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watch, observe, or inquire secretly | | source: wordnet30
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catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes | | Example: he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge
source: wordnet30
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secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage | | Example: spy for the Russians
source: wordnet30
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To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see. | | source: webster1913
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To search narrowly; to scrutinize. | | source: webster1913
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