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glimpse


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verb \ˈglim(p)s\
glimpsedglimps·ing

Definition of GLIMPSE

intransitive verb
1
archaic : glimmer
2
: to look briefly
transitive verb
: to get a brief look at
— glimps·er noun
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Examples of GLIMPSE

  1. We glimpsed him through the window as his car sped past.
  2. <just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere>

Origin of GLIMPSE

Middle English glimsen; akin to Middle High German glimsen to glimmer, Old English glǣm gleam
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to GLIMPSE

Synonyms: browse, dip, glance, glint, peek, skim
Antonyms: gaze, stare
Related Words: keek [chiefly Scottish], peep; blink, squint; look over, peruse, rake, scan
Near Antonyms: examine, overlook, oversee, question, survey; study, view; peer, pry; gawk, goggle, rubberneck; leer, ogle
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