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espied

 

[ ษชหˆspaษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Espied is the past tense of the verb 'espy,' which means to catch sight of something or someone, often something that is difficult to see or hidden. It is a more literary or poetic way of expressing the act of noticing or discovering something. When someone espies something, it suggests a sense of excitement or surprise at the sighting. This term is often used in literature to add a dramatic effect.

Synonyms

noticed, sighted, spotted

Examples of usage

  • She espied a deer in the distance.
  • As he walked along the shore, he espied a glimmering seashell.
  • From the hilltop, they espied the smoke rising from the campfire below.

Translations

Translations of the word "espied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avistou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melihat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฑะฐั‡ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zobaczyล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aperรงu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vistiรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฃู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vidฤ›l

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ videl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œ‹่งไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ videl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถrdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vio

Etymology

The word 'espied' originates from the Middle English term 'espien', which itself comes from the Old French word 'espier', meaning 'to spy' or 'to watch closely.' The roots of the word can be traced further back to the Latin 'specere', meaning 'to look at' or 'to observe.' Over the centuries, 'espied' has evolved in usage, particularly in literary contexts, where it conveys a sense of elegance or a heightened awareness of the surroundings. The term is often found in poetry and prose, providing a descriptive action that implies a sense of curiosity or discovery. Its usage peaked in the 19th century, reflecting a time when literature often turned to more florid and elaborate descriptions. Today, while 'espied' is less commonly used in everyday language, it continues to appear in literary works to evoke a sense of nostalgia or romanticism.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,536, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.