eavesdrops

[US]/ˈiːvzdrɒps/
[UK]/ˈiːvzdrɑːps/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to secretly listen to a conversation
n.the act of secretly listening to a conversation

Phrases & Collocations

eavesdrops on

eavesdrops secretly

eavesdrops nearby

eavesdrops constantly

eavesdrops frequently

eavesdrops quietly

eavesdrops casually

eavesdrops often

eavesdrops intentionally

eavesdrops attentively

Example Sentences

she often eavesdrops on her neighbors' conversations.

he eavesdrops to gather information for his article.

the cat eavesdrops on the family discussions.

it's rude to eavesdrop on private matters.

she caught him eavesdropping outside the door.

he eavesdrops whenever he thinks no one is watching.

they eavesdrop to learn about the competition.

the detective eavesdrops on the suspects' conversations.

she accidentally eavesdropped on a secret meeting.

children often eavesdrop on adult conversations out of curiosity.

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