spy
Translation
spy, secret agent
Examples
He was a spy for a foreign government.
He was a spy for a foreign government.
The film is about a famous spy.
The film is about a famous spy.
Grammar Patterns
((a spy)) a person who secretly collects information He was a spy for a foreign government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: secret agent, operative, mole
Etymology
From Old French 'espie' meaning 'watcher'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who has to 'spy' with their 'eye' to gather information secretly.