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glimpse
[glimps]
noun
a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
a momentary or slight appearance.
a vague idea; inkling.
Archaic., a gleam, as of light.
verb (used with object)
to catch or take a glimpse of.
verb (used without object)
to look briefly; glance (usually followed byat ).
Archaic., to come into view; appear faintly.
glimpse
/ ɡlɪmps /
noun
a brief or incomplete view
to catch a glimpse of the sea
a vague indication
he had a glimpse of what the lecturer meant
archaic, a glimmer of light
verb
(tr) to catch sight of briefly or momentarily
to look (at) briefly or cursorily; glance (at)
archaic, (intr) to shine faintly; glimmer
Usage
Other Word Forms
- glimpser noun
- unglimpsed adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of glimpse1
Example Sentences
Prompted by Fallon, the co-writer of “Golden” shared that while recording her part of the song at the studio, she saw a brief glimpse of “a grunge ghost.”
That will be a big part of his role with the Lakers, and during practice they got a glimpse of his defensive tenacity.
Pretrial depositions of Angels players and support personnel provided a rare glimpse into the rowdy, often profane culture of a major league clubhouse.
That game was perhaps an English audience's first glimpse of Estevao, but Brazilian football experts have long tipped him for the top.
If you want to catch a glimpse keep an eye on the forecast though as cloud may obscure the view in some places.
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