Meaning & Definition of word "Glance"

Glance

/ɡlæns/

1. A quick or brief look.
- Example: She took a glance at her watch before rushing out the door.
2. A superficial or cursory examination.
- Example: With just a glance, he could tell that the project needed more work.

1. To take a quick or hurried look at something.
- Example: He glanced at the newspaper to check the headlines.
2. To look briefly at something or someone.
- Example: She glanced over her shoulder to see if he was following her.

●Middle English 'glancen', from Old English 'glǣnsian'.

at a glance:

To look quickly; to understand something quickly.

give a glance:

To look at someone or something briefly.

glance over:

To read or look at something quickly.

glimpse:

A brief or fleeting view.

peek:

To look quickly or secretly.

stare:

To look fixedly and intently.

Meaning: To check out quickly.

● Example Sentence: I just had to glance at her new outfit.

Meaning: To give someone a quick look.

● Example Sentence: I glanced her way to see her reaction.