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viewer vs spy

spy vs viewer

viewer and spy both are nouns.

viewer is not a verb while spy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
viewer Yes No No No
spy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spy is a hyponym of viewer; that is, spy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than viewer:
  • viewer: a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
  • spy: a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
viewer (noun) spy (noun)
an optical device for viewing photographic transparencies (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 close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
viewer (verb) spy (verb)
secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
watch, observe, or inquire secretly
catch sight of
catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
Difference between viewer and spy

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