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    glimpse
    /ɡlɪm(p)s/

    noun

    • 1. a momentary or partial view: "she caught a glimpse of the ocean"

    verb

    • 1. see or perceive briefly or partially: "he glimpsed a figure standing in the shade"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLIMPSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time: catch a fleeting glimpse of I only caught (= had) a fleeting glimpse of the driver of the getaway car, but I know I would recognize her if I saw her again. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. a quick idea or understanding of what something is like:

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › glimpseGlimpse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of GLIMPSE is to get a brief look at. How to use glimpse in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGLIMPSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time: catch a fleeting glimpse of I only caught (= had) a fleeting glimpse of the driver of the getaway car, but I know I would recognize her if I saw her again. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. a quick idea or understanding of what something is like:

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › glimpseGLIMPSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Glimpse definition: a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.. See examples of GLIMPSE used in a sentence.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishglimpse noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    glimpse. noun. /ɡlɪmps/. /ɡlɪmps/. [usually singular] a sight of somebody/something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely. glimpse (of somebody/something) He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd. I came up on deck to get my first glimpse of the island.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › glimpseGlimpse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Although the word glimpse is usually used to describe the physical act of sneaking a peek at something, you can also use the noun glimpse to indicate a vague idea or suggestion. Perhaps, you can have a glimpse into your future by observing your parents' actions or by consulting a Tarot card reader.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLIMPSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. countable noun. If you get a glimpse of someone or something, you see them very briefly and not very well. Some of the fans had waited 24 hours outside the hotel to catch a glimpse of the singer. [ + of] Synonyms: look, sighting, sight, glance More Synonyms of glimpse. 2. verb.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › glimpse_2glimpse verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of glimpse verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › glimpseGlimpse - definition of glimpse by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. a brief or incomplete view: to catch a glimpse of the sea. 2. a vague indication: he had a glimpse of what the lecturer meant. 3. archaic a glimmer of light. vb. 4. ( tr) to catch sight of briefly or momentarily. 5. chiefly (usually foll by: at) US to look (at) briefly or cursorily; glance (at) 6. ( intr) archaic to shine faintly; glimmer.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › glimpseglimpse | meaning of glimpse in Longman Dictionary of...

    glimpse. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English glimpse1 /ɡlɪmps/ noun [ countable] 1 a quick look at someone or something that does not allow you to see them clearly glimpse of They caught a glimpse of a dark green car. brief/fleeting/quick glimpse (=a very short look) We only had a fleeting glimpse of the river. 2 a short ...