spy — a person who secretly watches and reports on others, especially for a government
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who secretly watches and reports on others, especially for a government
Pronunciation (IPA): /spaɪ/
Korean meaning: 정부나 조직을 위해 비밀리에 정보를 수집하는 사람, 스파이
Korean pronunciation: **스**파이
Example Sentences
- The spy hid behind a newspaper with two holes cut out for eyes.
- Mom always knows when I eat cookies - she must be a spy!
- I spy with my little eye something beginning with 'B'.
spy
NOUN//spaɪ//
a person who secretly watches and reports on others, especially for a government

a figure in a dark coat carefully photographs classified documents with a small hidden camera while looking over their shoulder nervously. The spy quickly slides papers back into place after capturing the information. A security guard walks down the hallway in the background, completely unaware of the infiltration. The spy presses against the wall, hiding the camera equipment as footsteps approach. Other office workers continue their normal duties while the covert operation happens right under their noses. a person who secretly watches and reports on others for a government or organization
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고대 프랑스어 'espier'에서 유래되어, 게르만어 어원을 가지고 있습니다. 원래 '지켜보다'의 의미에서 현재의 '스파이' 개념으로 발전했습니다.
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“The spy hid behind a newspaper with two holes cut out for eyes.”
“Mom always knows when I eat cookies - she must be a spy!”
“I spy with my little eye something beginning with 'B'.”
“The detective spied the suspect through the window.”
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