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- [glimps]
- /glɪmps/
- /ɡlɪmps/
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- [glimps]
- /glɪmps/
Definitions of glimpse word
- noun glimpse a very brief, passing look, sight, or view. 1
- noun glimpse a momentary or slight appearance. 1
- noun glimpse a vague idea; inkling. 1
- noun glimpse Archaic. a gleam, as of light. 1
- verb with object glimpse to catch or take a glimpse of. 1
- verb without object glimpse to look briefly; glance (usually followed by at). 1
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Origin of glimpse
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English glimsen (v.); cognate with Middle High German glimsen to glow; akin to glimmer
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Parts of speech for Glimpse
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glimpse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for glimpse
verb glimpse
- peek — to look or glance quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location; peep; peer.
- check out — When you check out of a hotel or clinic where you have been staying, or if someone checks you out, you pay the bill and leave.
- spy — a person employed by a government to obtain secret information or intelligence about another, usually hostile, country, especially with reference to military or naval affairs.
- sight — the power or faculty of seeing; perception of objects by use of the eyes; vision.
- flash — a precedence code for handling messages about initial enemy contact or operational combat messages of extreme urgency within the U.S. military.
noun glimpse
- look — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- glance — to look quickly or briefly.
- peep — to utter the short, shrill little cry of a young bird, a mouse, etc.; cheep; squeak.
- impression — a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.
- sighting — the power or faculty of seeing; perception of objects by use of the eyes; vision.
Antonyms for glimpse
verb glimpse
- stare — to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
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