Eavesdrops

/ˈiːvzdrɑːps/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'eavesdrop,' meaning secretly listens to someone's private conversation.

Etymology

From 'eavesdrop' conjugated in the present tense with '-s' for third person singular. The root traces to medieval 'eaves' + 'drop.'

Kelly Says

Modern technology has made eavesdropping easier than ever — instead of standing under someone's window in the rain, people now eavesdrop through phones, apps, and smart devices from miles away.

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