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glimpse

Pronunciation: [ɡlɪmps]

Word

Learn how to use glimpse in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “sight”

(noun) a quick look at something. It's when you see something for a very short time and don’t see all the details.

Example

I caught a glimpse of the rainbow before it disappeared.

Example

I didn't get a glimpse of the movie because I was busy with homework.

Example

Did you get a glimpse of the new car on the street?

Context: “sight”

(verb) to look at something for a very short time. It's when you see something quickly, without looking closely.

Example

She glimpsed the famous celebrity in the crowd and felt excited.

Example

He didn't glimpse the play at all, as he was too far away.

Example

Can you glimpse the sunset from the window?

How to pronounce glimpse

Pronunciation: [ɡlɪmps]

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