spy (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /spaɪ/
Definition
A person who secretly collects information about another country or organization.
Examples
The spy sent secret messages back to his home country.
She worked as a spy for many years during the war.
The movie is about a famous spy who saves the world.
How to Use spy
- spy on (phrasal verb)
- To watch someone secretly. — "The cat likes to spy on the neighbors."
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