What is "eavesdrop" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 25-10-2024 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does eavesdrop mean in English? Meaning of eavesdrop definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "eavesdrop" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "eavesdrop": listen without the speaker's knowledge

Verb

  • Meaning: listen without the speaker's knowledge
  • Example: the jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife's conversations
  • Synonyms: eavesdrop listen in
  • Hyponyms: bug intercept tap wiretap
  • Hypernyms: listen
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/

    Synonyms:

    snoop, spy, wire, tap, monitor, pry, bug, overhear, listen in, wiretap, be all ears, bend an ear, ears into, tune in on,

    Antonyms:

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