eavesdrop

Meanings

• Verb

  Listening to a conversation secretly or unobtrusively.

  - "He was caught eavesdropping on his neighbor's conversation."
  - "The detective eavesdropped on the criminals' planning session."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

eavesdrip , overhear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eavesdrop
drip , slip , grip

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Variants

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eavesdrop , eavesdropped , eavesdropper , eavesdroppers , eavesdropping , eavesdrops

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Etymology

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From Middle English 'evesdrope', from 'eve' (meaning 'evening') + 'drop' (meaning 'listen attentively').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'eavesdrop' is often used metaphorically to describe any situation where one listens in on a conversation that is not intended for their ears.

2. In ancient Greece, eavesdropping was considered a serious offense and could result in banishment or even death.

3. The longest recorded word in the English language that can be spelled using only letters that appear in the word 'eavesdrop' is 'stethascope'

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Related Concepts

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1. Surveillance: The act of watching or monitoring someone or something.

2. Espionage: The practice of obtaining secret information, typically by spies.

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Culture

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In literature, eavesdropping is a common technique used by authors to reveal important information to the reader. It is also a theme in various forms of art and music, such as songs about spies and private investigators.

How to Memorize "eavesdrop"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine listening to a conversation from a hidden spot, perhaps behind a bush or in a dark corner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eavesdrop' with the image of a spy listening in on a conversation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by remembering that 'eavesdrop' starts with the letters 'eav' which sounds like 'ear' and 'avail' which means 'to listen'.

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