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espyto 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

espy concept
💡 Concept

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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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈspaɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈspaɪ/

🌳Etymology

Rootespy

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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🎵Rhyme

spytryflyhigh
spy
try
fly
high

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The detective managed to espy the suspect hiding behind a hot dog stand.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

spotglimpsediscernperceivedetect

Antonyms

overlookmissignore

Related

spyobservewatchscoutreconnaissance