espy — to catch sight of; to see at a distance, especially unexpectedly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to catch sight of; to see at a distance, especially unexpectedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈspaɪ/
Korean meaning: 멀리서 발견하다, 우연히 보다, 알아차리다
Korean pronunciation: 이**스**파이
Example Sentences
- The detective managed to espy the suspect hiding behind a hot dog stand.
- She could espy her ex-boyfriend from across the crowded mall and quickly ducked into a store.
- The sailor espied land on the horizon after weeks at sea.
espy
VERB//ɪˈspaɪ//
to catch sight of; to see at a distance, especially unexpectedly

a hiker with binoculars around their neck suddenly stops and points excitedly toward something in the distance between the trees. Their eyes widen with surprise as they lean forward to get a better look. Through a gap in the forest canopy, a rare red bird perches on a distant branch that was previously hidden from view. The hiker had been walking normally when this unexpected wildlife sighting caught their attention. A hiking companion behind them follows the pointing gesture and squints to see what was spotted. Other small forest animals seem undisturbed in the foreground, unaware of the discovery. catching sight of something at a distance, especially unexpectedly
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Origin
From Old French 'espier' meaning 'to watch' or 'to spy,' which entered Middle English around the 14th century. It shares the same root as the modern word 'spy.'
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“The detective managed to espy the suspect hiding behind a hot dog stand.”
“She could espy her ex-boyfriend from across the crowded mall and quickly ducked into a store.”
“The sailor espied land on the horizon after weeks at sea.”
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