Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
espied
verb
/ɪˈspaɪd/
Definition
To catch sight of; to see or notice something or someone from a distance.
Examples
- She espied a deer in the woods while hiking.
- From the balcony, he espied the arrival of the car.
- As they walked through the old town, they espied a quaint little café.
Meaning
Espied means to see or notice something that is usually at a distance or out of clear view. It implies a sudden or unexpected sighting.
Synonyms
- sighted
- spotted
- noticed
- detected
