Espied: meaning, definitions and examples
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espied
[ ษชหspaษชd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น avistou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gesehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melihat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฑะฐัะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ zobaczyล
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆใ
๐ซ๐ท aperรงu
๐ช๐ธ vistiรณ
๐น๐ท gรถrdรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณด์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฃู
๐จ๐ฟ vidฤl
๐ธ๐ฐ videl
๐จ๐ณ ็่งไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ videl
๐ฎ๐ธ sรก
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถrdรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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