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.