👀glimpse

noun/verb
/ɡlɪmps/

Meaning

A brief or quick view of something.
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something

Example Sentences

She caught a glimpse of the actor as he left the stage.

Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.

Example Expressions

catch a glimpse

Synonyms

peek, glance, sight, look, view
Entry 1
peek, glance, sight, look, view
Entry 2
glance, peek, sight, view

Antonyms

stare, gaze, long look, scrutiny, examination
Entry 1
stare, gaze
Entry 2
long look, scrutiny, examination, stare

Collocations

catch a glimpse, fleeting glimpse, quick glimpse, catch glimpse, brief glimpse
Entry 1
catch a glimpse, fleeting glimpse, quick glimpse
Entry 2
catch glimpse, brief glimpse, fleeting glimpse

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