eavesdropped

[ˈiːvzdrɒpt]

eavesdropped Definition

to listen secretly to a private conversation of others without their consent.

Using eavesdropped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eavesdropped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She eavesdropped on her sister's phone call.

  • Example

    He was caught eavesdropping on the confidential meeting.

  • Example

    I couldn't help but eavesdrop on their conversation.

eavesdropped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for eavesdropped

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Summary: eavesdropped in Brief

'Eavesdropped' [ˈiːvzdrɒpt] is a verb that means to listen secretly to a private conversation of others without their consent. It is often used to describe someone who overhears a conversation they were not meant to hear, as in 'She eavesdropped on her sister's phone call.'