Meaning of the word "catch a glimpse of" in English

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catch a glimpse of

US /kætʃ ə ˈɡlɪmps ʌv/

UK /kætʃ ə ˈɡlɪmps ʌv/

to see something or someone for a very short time or only partially

Example:

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I managed to catch a glimpse of the celebrity as she entered the building.

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We only caught a glimpse of the rare bird before it flew away.

Synonym:

glimpse spot descry espy discern

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