Espy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /i-ˈspī/ es·py

Meaning & Definition of Espy

Espy (verb)

  1. to catch sight of

Espy (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

    "out of the corner of my eye I espied the squirrel making another raid on the bird feeder"

    similar: behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish, eye, look (at), note, notice, observe, perceive, regard, remark, see, sight, spot, spy, view, witness, get a load of (slang), lay eyes on, set eyes on
    related: identify, make out, pick out, pick up, attend (to), consider, heed, mark, mind, study, watch, examine, inspect, scan, scrutinize, survey, glance (at), glimpse, peer (at)
    near: disregard, ignore, neglect, overpass, pass over, miss, overlook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Espy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Espy:

Slang: get a load of
behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish, eye, look (at), note, notice, observe, perceive, regard, remark, see, sight, spot, spy, view, witness, lay eyes on, set eyes on

Related Words for Espy

identify, make out, pick out, pick up, attend (to), consider, heed, mark, mind, study, watch, examine, inspect, scan, scrutinize, survey, glance (at), glimpse, peer (at)

Near Antonyms of Espy

disregard, ignore, neglect, overpass, pass over, miss, overlook

Word Forms of Espy

Inflections: espied, espying

Origin & Etymology of Espy

Middle English espien, from Anglo-French espier spy

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Espy

What does "Espy" mean?

"Espy" means to catch sight of. As a verb, it is defined as: to catch sight of.

What is another word for "Espy"?

Other words for "Espy" include behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish, eye, look (at) and note. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Espy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Espy"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Espy". Common alternatives include behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish, eye, look (at), note, notice and observe.

How do you use "Espy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Espy" in a sentence: "out of the corner of my eye I espied the squirrel making another raid on the bird feeder".

Is "Espy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Espy" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Espy"?

"Espy" is pronounced /i-ˈspī/ and divided into syllables as es·py.

What is the origin of the word "Espy"?

"Espy" comes from Middle English espien, from Anglo-French espier spy. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Espy" meaning "to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes"?

When "Espy" (verb) means to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes, synonyms include behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish and eye.