Meaning & Definition of word "Glimpse"
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Glimpse
/ɡlɪmps/
noun:
- 1. A brief or fleeting view or look.
- Example: She caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees.
- 2. A brief insight or understanding.
- Example: The book gave me a glimpse into the history of the region.
verb:
- 1. To see or perceive briefly.
- Example: I glimpsed the actor leaving the theater.
- 2. To give a brief look or insight into something.
- Example: The documentary glimpses the challenges faced by the community.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'glimsen', meaning to shine faintly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
get a glimpse of:
To see something briefly.
glimpse into:
A brief insight or understanding of something.
glimpse the future:
To have a quick idea of what may happen later.
Related Words
glance:
To look quickly and briefly.
peek:
To look secretly or quickly.
glare:
An intense or angry look.
Slang Meanings of glimpse
Meaning: To catch sight of someone or something quickly.
Example Sentence: I just caught a glimpse of him at the party.
Meaning: To get a sneak peek.
Example Sentence: I got a glimpse of the new game before it was released.