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eavesdrop

verb
/ˈiːvzdrɒp/

Meaning

to secretly listen to a conversation

Example Sentences

She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

Example Expressions

eavesdrop on a conversation

Synonyms

listen secretly, overhear, spy, snoop

Antonyms

ignore, avoid

Collocations

eavesdrop on, secretly eavesdrop, caught eavesdropping

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