spot vs spy

spot and spy both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spot	Yes	No	Yes	No
spy	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spot and spy are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spot include descry, espy.

As verbs, spy is a hypernym of spot; that is, spy is a word with a broader meaning than spot:

Other hypernyms of spot include sight.

spot (noun)	spy (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it	(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
a business establishment for entertainment	a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
a blemish made by dirt
a small contrasting part of something
an outstanding characteristic
a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
a small piece or quantity of something
a slight attack of illness

spot (verb)	spy (verb)
mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition	secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
become spotted	watch, observe, or inquire secretly
make a spot or mark onto	catch sight of
mar or impair with a flaw	catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
catch sight of
detect with the senses