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supervise vs spy

spy vs supervise

supervise is not a noun while spy is a noun.

supervise and spy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supervise No No Yes No
spy Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spy is a hyponym of supervise; that is, spy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than supervise:
  • supervise: keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
  • spy: watch, observe, or inquire secretly
Other hyponyms of supervise include sleuth, snoop, stag, lurk.
supervise (noun) spy (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
a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
supervise (verb) spy (verb)
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
watch and direct watch, observe, or inquire secretly
catch sight of
catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
Difference between supervise and spy

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