glance
Pronunciation: [ɡlæns]
Word
Context: "observation"
(verb) to look quickly at something. It's like when you peek at something without staring at it for a long time.
Example
She glanced at the clock to check the time.
Example
He didn't glance at his homework, so he forgot to do it.
Example
Did you glance at the new book on the shelf?
Context: "observation"
(noun) a quick look. It's a short and fast way of seeing something without paying much attention.
Example
I took a glance at the newspaper while waiting for the bus.
Example
A single glance at the picture didn't show the full story.
Example
What did you see at first glance when you entered the room?
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