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Glimpse

ɡlɪm(p)s
Common
~ 3800
~ 3800, Common
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A brief or quick look at something, To perceive or understand something briefly or partially, A faint or incomplete view of something

Glimpse - Meanings

A brief or quick look at something

Example: She caught a glimpse of the sunset before it disappeared behind the mountains.
Usage: formalContext: describing visual experiences
Note: Often used to convey the idea of a fleeting or momentary view.

To perceive or understand something briefly or partially

Example: I glimpsed a solution to the problem while reading the article.
Usage: formalContext: discussing insights or understanding
Note: Can imply a sudden or incomplete understanding of a concept or situation.

A faint or incomplete view of something

Example: The fog allowed only a glimpse of the ship in the distance.
Usage: formalContext: describing obscured views
Note: Used when visibility is limited, obstructed, or unclear.

Glimpse's synonyms

glimpse

A brief or quick look or sight of something.
Example: I caught a glimpse of the sunset before it disappeared behind the mountains.
Note: The original word 'glimpse' is commonly used and well-understood in English.

peek

A quick and often furtive look at something.
Example: She took a quick peek through the window to see who was outside.
Note: Similar to 'glimpse,' but 'peek' can imply a more secretive or cautious manner of looking.

glance

A brief or quick look, often without focusing on details.
Example: He glanced at his watch to check the time before the meeting.
Note: While 'glance' is similar to 'glimpse' in indicating a quick look, it can suggest a more casual or nonchalant observation.

gander

To take a quick or casual look at something.
Example: I took a gander at the new book on the shelf to see if it interested me.
Note: Less common than 'glimpse,' 'gander' is informal and can imply a more leisurely observation.

Glimpse expressions, common phrases

Catch a glimpse

To briefly see or notice something or someone.
Example: I caught a glimpse of the famous celebrity as they walked by.
Note: The phrase 'catch a glimpse' emphasizes the act of seeing briefly or momentarily.

Glimpse into

To get a quick look or understanding of something.
Example: The documentary provided a glimpse into the life of a remote tribe.
Note: The phrase 'glimpse into' suggests a brief insight or preview into a particular subject or situation.

In the glimpse of an eye

Extremely quickly; almost instantaneously.
Example: The thief vanished in the glimpse of an eye.
Note: This phrase uses 'glimpse' to emphasize the speed or suddenness of an action.

Glimpse of hope

A small indication or sign of hope amidst difficulties.
Example: After months of struggle, she finally saw a glimpse of hope in her situation.
Note: In this phrase, 'glimpse' is used to convey a faint or slight indication of positivity.

Just a glimpse

A very brief or quick view of something.
Example: She caught just a glimpse of the beautiful sunset before the clouds covered it.
Note: By adding 'just,' this phrase emphasizes the brevity or limited nature of the view.

Glimpse of the future

An insight or preview of what the future may hold.
Example: The new technology gives us a glimpse of the future of communication.
Note: Here, 'glimpse' is used to suggest a glimpse or preview of what is to come.

Glimpse of nature

A quick or partial view of nature's beauty.
Example: The hike provided a glimpse of nature's beauty with stunning views of the mountains.
Note: This phrase focuses on a quick or limited view of the beauty found in nature.

Glimpse everyday (slang) expressions

Quick peek

This slang term emphasizes taking a brief look at something, often implying a sneak peek or a fast glance.
Example: I just had a quick peek at the new car in the showroom.
Note: Quick peek implies a shorter and more casual look compared to the formal and deliberate nature of 'glimpse.'

Catching a glimpse

While 'catching a glimpse' could be similar to 'glimpse,' it's commonly used in a more ongoing or continuous aspect, suggesting multiple brief sightings or looks.
Example: I was catching a glimpse of the sunset from my window as I worked.
Note: The continuous aspect of 'catching a glimpse' contrasts with the singular nature of 'glimpse.'

Peep

In informal spoken language, 'peep' is often used to refer to a brief or quick look at something.
Example: I took a quick peep at the new menu before ordering.
Note: The term 'peep' is even more casual and colloquial than 'glimpse,' and might imply a somewhat secretive or sneaky action.

Gawk

'Gawk' suggests staring or looking at something with open-mouthed wonder or curiosity.
Example: The tourists stood on the corner, gawking at the tall buildings in amazement.
Note: 'Gawk' implies a more prolonged and perhaps less discreet look compared to the quick and brief nature of 'glimpse.'

Check out

In spoken language, 'check out' can refer to taking a look at or investigating something, often with the intention of exploring or experiencing it further.
Example: We should check out that new restaurant everyone's been talking about.
Note: 'Check out' implies a more active and intentional exploration compared to the passive observation of a 'glimpse.'

Glimpse - Examples

A glimpse of hope shone through the darkness.
She caught a glimpse of him as he walked by.
I only got a glimpse of the painting, but it looked beautiful.

Glimpse grammar

Glimpse - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: glimpse
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): glimpses
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): glimpse
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): glimpsed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): glimpsing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): glimpses
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): glimpse
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): glimpse
Syllabification and Stress
glimpse Contains 1 syllables: glimpse
Phonetic transcription: ˈglim(p)s
glimpse , ˈglim(p)s (The red syllable is stressed)

Glimpse - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
glimpse: ~ 3800 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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