Eavesdropper

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Pronunciation: /ˈivzˌdrɑpər/

Definitions of eavesdropper

noun a person who secretly listens to the private conversations of others

Example Sentences

A1 The eavesdropper listened in on the private conversation.

A2 The eavesdropper was caught trying to listen through the door.

B1 The eavesdropper overheard some juicy gossip at the party.

B2 The eavesdropper was discreetly listening to the important business meeting.

C1 The eavesdropper was skilled at gathering information without being detected.

C2 The eavesdropper was able to uncover the secrets of the powerful elite.

adjective eavesdropping (related to the act of secretly listening to conversations)

Example Sentences

A1 The eavesdropper listened in on the private conversation.

A2 She suspected her neighbor was an eavesdropper, always lingering near the door.

B1 The eavesdropper was caught trying to overhear classified information.

B2 The eavesdropper's stealthy tactics allowed them to gather valuable intel.

C1 The eavesdropper's sophisticated listening devices enabled them to intercept sensitive communications.

C2 The eavesdropper's clandestine activities were eventually exposed by a skilled counterintelligence team.

Examples of eavesdropper in a Sentence

formal The eavesdropper was caught listening in on the private conversation.

informal I saw the eavesdropper trying to sneak a listen to our chat.

slang That eavesdropper is always trying to be nosy.

figurative The walls have ears, so be careful of any potential eavesdropper.

Grammatical Forms of eavesdropper

past tense

eavesdropped

plural

eavesdroppers

comparative

more eavesdropper

superlative

most eavesdropper

present tense

eavesdrops

future tense

will eavesdrop

perfect tense

has eavesdropped

continuous tense

is eavesdropping

singular

eavesdropper

positive degree

eavesdropper

infinitive

to eavesdrop

gerund

eavesdropping

participle

eavesdropped

Origin and Evolution of eavesdropper

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'eavesdropper' originated in England during the Middle Ages.
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'eavesdropper' referred to someone who listens to private conversations by standing under the eaves of a house. Over time, the term has evolved to also include electronic surveillance and spying on conversations in a broader sense.