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Espy

Part of speech: verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To catch sight of or perceive something or someone unexpectedly or briefly.

Example sentence: I managed to espy a shooting star in the night sky.

Example sentence: From my window, I could espy the children playing in the park.

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Sense 2:

Definition: To discover or detect something by careful observation or scrutiny.

Example sentence: The detective was able to espy a clue at the crime scene.

Example sentence: By spying through binoculars, I could espy the rare bird perched on a tree branch.

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Sense 3:

Definition: To catch sight of or notice someone surreptitiously or to secretly keep watch.

Example sentence: The undercover agent espyed the smugglers conducting their illegal activities.

Example sentence: She espyed her ex-boyfriend at the party without being noticed.

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