Espying: meaning, definitions and examples
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espying
[ ษชหspaษช ]
sight observation
Espy means to catch sight of something, especially something that is not easily seen or that is at a distance. It often implies a sense of alertness or perception. The term is typically used when referring to spotting something unexpected or of interest. Espying can be associated with activities such as watching wildlife or looking for an object in a landscape.
Synonyms
detect, discover, notice, see, spot.
Examples of usage
- I espied a bird hidden among the branches.
- She espied her friend across the crowded room.
- They espied the ship on the horizon.
- While hiking, I espied a beautiful waterfall.
- He espyed a rare butterfly in the garden.
Translations
Translations of the word "espying" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espiar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช ausspionieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengintip
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะณะปัะดะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ podglฤ daฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใใ่ฆใ
๐ซ๐ท espionner
๐ช๐ธ espiar
๐น๐ท gizlice izlemek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฟ๋ณด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุฌุณุณ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpehovat
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpehovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ชฅ่ง
๐ธ๐ฎ vohati
๐ฎ๐ธ njรณsna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะธะพะฝะดัา ะถะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ casusluq etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ espiar
Etymology
The word 'espy' originates from the Middle English term 'espien,' which came from the Old French verb 'espier,' meaning 'to spy.' Its roots can be traced further back to the Latin word 'specere,' which means 'to look' or 'to see.' Over time, the term evolved into its current form, becoming commonly used in English literature and conversation to refer to the act of observing or noticing something, especially when it is difficult to see. The term gained popularity in literary works, with its usage encapsulating the nuances of careful observation and keen perception.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,258, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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