Soy vs. Spy — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Soy and Spy
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Soy
Protein derived from the beans of an Asian plant, used as a replacement for animal protein in certain foods; soya
I'm trying to add more soy into my diet
Soy is a key ingredient in livestock feed
Spy
One who secretly collects information concerning the enemies of a government or group.
Soy
The widely cultivated plant of the pea family which produces soya beans
Soy is the nation's leading source of food-grade oil
The most common GMOs are soy, corn, canola, and cotton
Spy
One who secretly collects information for a business about one or more of its competitors.
Soy
The soybean.
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Spy
One who secretly keeps watch on another or others.
Soy
Soy sauce.
Spy
To watch or observe secretly
Was sent to spy out the enemy camp.
Soy
A common East Asian liquid sauce, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water.
I like a little soy with my rice.
Spy
To discover by close observation
"[They] are continually prowling about on all three decks, eager to spy out iniquities" (Herman Melville).
Soy
Soybeans, or the protein derived from them.
These candles are made from soy.
The soy crop is looking good this year.
This diet doesn't let me eat soy.
Spy
To catch sight of; see
Spied the ship on the horizon.
Soy
A Chinese and Japanese liquid sauce for fish, etc., made by subjecting boiled beans (esp. soybeans), or beans and meal, to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water.
Spy
To engage in espionage.
Soy
The soybean.
Spy
To investigate or observe something, especially in secret
Spying into the neighbor's activities.
Soy
A source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
Spy
A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
Soy
Erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
Spy
(intransitive) To act as a spy.
During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon.
Soy
Thin sauce made of fermented soy beans
Spy
(transitive) To spot; to catch sight of.
I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here.
Soy
Most highly proteinaceous vegetable crop known
Spy
(intransitive) To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
Spy
(transitive) To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.
Spy
To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.
One, in reading, skipped over all sentences where he spied a note of admiration.
Spy
To discover by close search or examination.
Look about with your eyes; spy what things are to be reformed in the church of England.
Spy
To explore; to view, inspect, and examine secretly, as a country; - usually with out.
Moses sent to spy out Jaazer, and they took the villages thereof.
Spy
To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
It is my nature's plagueTo spy into abuses.
Spy
One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.
Spy
A person sent secretly into an enemy's camp, territory, or fortifications, to inspect his works, ascertain his strength, movements, or designs, and to communicate such intelligence to the proper officer.
Spy
(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
Spy
A secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people;
My spies tell me that you had a good time last night
Spy
Catch sight of
Spy
Watch, observe, or inquire secretly
Spy
Secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage;
Spy for the Russians
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