spied

[spaɪd]

spied Definition

to see or notice someone or something suddenly, especially when they are trying to hide.

Using spied: Examples

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

• Example

  I spied a deer in the woods.

• Example

  She spied him hiding behind the door.

• Example

  He spied on his neighbors through the window.

spied Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spied

• spot
• detect
• observe

Phrases with spied

• spied out

  to discover or find out something by careful observation or investigation

  Example

  The detective spied out the criminal's hideout.

• spied upon

  to be watched or monitored secretly

  Example

  The journalist felt uncomfortable being spied upon by the government.

• spied for

  to secretly gather and provide information to someone, especially an enemy or rival

  Example

  He was accused of spying for the enemy during the war.

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Summary: spied in Brief

'Spied' [spaɪd] is a verb that means to suddenly see or notice someone or something, particularly when they are attempting to conceal themselves. It is often used in the context of surveillance or espionage, as in 'He spied on his neighbors through the window.' Other phrases include 'spied out,' meaning to discover something through careful observation, and 'spied upon,' referring to being secretly watched or monitored.