Word: Glance

Pronunciation

/ɡlæns/

Definitions

• Noun: A quick, brief look or a swift sideways look. For example: “She shot him a sidelong glance.”

  • Example sentence: “He caught her glance across the crowded room.”

• Verb: To quickly look at something or someone, often without focusing intently. For instance: “She glanced at her watch to check the time.”

  • Example sentence: “Before leaving, he glanced over his notes one last time.”

Phrases

• “Take a glance”: To quickly look at something. Example: “Could you take a glance at this report and tell me if it’s okay?”
• “Glance through”: To rapidly read or scan something without going into detail. Example: “I only had time to glance through the newspaper headlines.”
• “Cast a glance”: To direct one’s eyes briefly towards something or someone. Example: “She cast a glance towards the door when she heard the knock.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “A fleeting glance was all it took for him to recognize her.”
• Verb: “As he walked past the shop window, he couldn’t help but glance at the new arrivals.”

Synonyms

• Look
• Glimpse
• Peep
• Scan
• Peruse (in the context of reading quickly)
• Swift look
• Brief look
• Sidelong look