Overview of noun spying

The noun spying has 3 senses

• spying -- (keeping a secret or furtive watch)


• spying, undercover work -- (the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes)


• detection, catching, espial, spying, spotting -- (the act of detecting something; catching sight of something)

Overview of verb spy

The verb spy has 4 senses

• descry, spot, espy, spy -- (catch sight of)


• spy, stag, snoop, sleuth -- (watch, observe, or inquire secretly)


• spy, sight -- (catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge")


• spy -- (secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; "spy for the Russians")