Meaning of the word glance in English

What does glance mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

glance

US /ɡlæns/

UK /ɡlæns/

take a brief or hurried look

Example:

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She glanced at her watch.

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He glanced nervously at the door.

Synonym:

peek glimpse scan skim flick

a brief or hurried look

Example:

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She gave a quick glance at the clock.

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He caught a fleeting glance of her as she passed by.

Synonym:

peek glimpse look sight view

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