glance

/glɑ:ns/

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Explanation of the Word "Glance"

Definition: The word "glance" can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Usage Instructions:

• When you use "glance," think of it as a very brief look. You don't spend a lot of time looking at something; you're just checking it out quickly.
• You can use "glance" when you want to describe looking at something without focusing on it for long.

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "glance" to describe not just physical looking but also indirect attention. For example: "She gave him a sidelong glance," meaning she looked at him quickly and sideways, perhaps because she was curious or suspicious.

Word Variants:

• Glanced: The past tense of "glance."
  • Example: "He glanced at the beautiful painting yesterday."
• Glancing: The present participle form.
  • Example: "She is glancing through the book."

Different Meanings:

• In addition to looking quickly, "glance" can also mean to hit something at an angle.
  • Example: "The ball glanced off the wall and rolled away."

Synonyms:

Some words that mean similar things to "glance" are: - Peek - Glimpse - Look - Stare (though "stare" means to look for a longer time)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Take a glance: This means to look quickly at something.

  • Example: "Can you take a glance at this report and see if you think it's okay?"

• Catch a glimpse: This means to see something briefly or partially.

  • Example: "I caught a glimpse of the sunset before it disappeared."

Conclusion:

"Glance" is a useful word when you want to describe looking at something quickly.

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Noun

1. a quick look

Verb

1. hit at an angle
2. throw a glance at; take a brief look at
   • She only glanced at the paper
   • I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting

Synonyms

• glimpse
• coup d'oeil
• peek
• glint