Spy and Wait

Spy

Spy verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.

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Wait and spy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wait" instead a verb "Spy".

Nearby Word: spying

Wait verb - To remain in place in readiness or expectation of something.

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Spy and wait are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Spy" instead a verb "Wait".

Nearby Words: waited, waiting, waiter

old	old spy	old wait
good	good spy	good wait
best	best spy	best wait
loyal	loyal spy	loyal wait
Other adjectives: blue, black, young, secret, disguised, titular, last.

turn	spy turn	wait turn
army	spy army	wait army
time	spy time	wait time
way	spy way	wait way
Other words: nothing, hours, times.

The second time, she told him to wait because she had to shoo away some students who came to spy on them.

Source: Manga / Gokusen
Annyong disappears between the first and second seasons, never to be seen again... until one On The Next gag toward the beginning of the third season reveals that he had been hiding in the walls note but you have to wait for it.. He reveals himself as a spy in the final episode.

Source: Series / Arrested Development
If your favorite spy shtick hasn't been yet used by or about DELPHI - just you wait...

Source: State Sec

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