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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

    GLIMPSE meaning: 1. to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly: 2. an occasion when you see…. Learn more.

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

    6 meanings: 1. a brief or incomplete view 2. a vague indication 3. archaic a glimmer of light 4. to catch sight of briefly or.... Click for more definitions.

  6. 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.

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

    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.

  8. 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.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGLIMPSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    GLIMPSE definition: 1. If you get a glimpse of something or someone, you see them for a very short time: 2. to see…. Learn more.

  10. 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 ...

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › %E2%80%84glimpsesGlimpse Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    How to use . glimpse in a sentenceOur lives come and go quickly, only offering us glimpses of the slow evolution of the Universe.