Meaning of the word spied in English

What does spied mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spied

US /spaɪd/
UK /spaɪd/

Past Tense

1.

saw or noticed (someone or something) especially after searching or looking hard

Example:
She spied a rare bird in the dense foliage.
The children spied their parents arriving from afar.
2.

acted as a spy; secretly gathered information about someone or something

Example:
He spied on his competitors to learn their business strategies.
The agent spied on the enemy's movements for weeks.