spy vs spot

spy and spot both are nouns.

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

As verbs, spy and spot are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spy include descry, espy.

As verbs, spot is a hyponym of spy; that is, spot is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spy:

Other hyponyms of spy include descry, espy, spy, detect, discover, find, notice, observe.

spy (noun)	spot (noun)
(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors	an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people	a business establishment for entertainment
	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

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