espy

Meanings

• Verb

  To catch a brief sight of; observe or notice suddenly and briefly.

  - "I espied a fox in the forest."
  - "She espied an error in the report."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈspaɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with espy
spy , tie , lie , sky , buy , why

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Variants

List of all variants of espy that leads to same result
espied , espies , espy , espying

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to look at' or 'to spy'. Derived from the Old French word 'espier'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'espy' is rarely used in modern English.

2. The word 'espy' is derived from the Old French word 'espier', which means 'to look at' or 'to spy'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spy: A person who secretly observes or gathers information about enemy or competitor.

2. Observation: The act of watching or noticing something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'espy' is often used to convey a sense of discovery or observation. In art, it can be depicted as a moment of surprise or recognition.

How to Memorize "espy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself looking intently at something, as if you are trying to catch a brief sight of it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'espy' with the idea of observing or noticing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'E' for 'Espy' and 'S' for 'See'.

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