Meaning ofespyin English

Verb

1. to discover or notice (something hidden); catch sight
   I spied the bird as it flew into the garden.
2. to see unexpectedly; without prior planning
   The hiker chanced to espy a waterfall in the distance.
3. to observe carefully (as a spy); examine closely
   The detective began to espy suspicious behavior from the suspect.
4. to become aware of (a fact, information)
   The researcher managed to espy a pattern in the collected data.
5. to secretly watch or observe something (closely)
   The spy began to espy the target from a safe distance.