Uk English Meaning of espy

espy

Other Uk English words related to espy

synonyms

• eye
• notice
• see
• spot
• behold
• catch
• discern
• distinguish
• look (at)
• note
• observe
• Perceive
• Regard
• remark
• Sight
• spy
• view
• watch
• witness
• attend (to)
• consider
• examine
• get a load of
• glimpse
• Take notice of
• identify
• inspect
• lay eyes on
• make out
• Mark
• pick out
• Scan
• scrutinise
• set eyes on
• Study
• survey

antonyms

• disregard
• miss
• neglect
• pass over
• overlook
• flyover

Definitions and Meaning of espy in English

Wordnet

espy (v)

catch sight of

Webster

espy (v. t.)

To catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; to discover, as a distant object partly concealed, or not obvious to notice; to see at a glance; to discern unexpectedly; to spy; as, to espy land; to espy a man in a crowd.

To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.

Webster

espy (v. i.)

To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.

Webster

espy (n.)

A spy; a scout.

FAQs About the word espy

What is the Uk English meaning of the word espy

espy

What is the English meaning of the word espy

catch sight ofTo catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; to discover, as a distant object partly concealed, or not obvious to notice; to see at a glance; to

What are the synonyms of the word espy

eye,notice,see,spot,behold,catch,discern,distinguish,look (at),note

What are the antonyms of the word espy

disregard,miss,neglect,pass over,overlook,flyover