Canadian English Meaning of eavesdrop

eavesdrop

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Definitions and Meaning of eavesdrop in English

Wordnet

eavesdrop (v)

listen without the speaker's knowledge

Webster

eavesdrop (v. i.)

To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private.

Webster

eavesdrop (n.)

The water which falls in drops from the eaves of a house.

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eavesdrop

listen without the speaker's knowledgeTo stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence,

hear,eavesdrop,Monitor,overhear,spy,attend,Bug,snoop,Tap,hearken

No antonyms found.

eaves => eaves, eavedrop => eavesdrop, eau forte => esprit, eau de vie => brandy, eau de toilette => Eau de toilette,