Meaning of the word glanced in English

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

glanced

US /ɡlænst/
UK /ɡlɑːnst/

Past Tense

took a brief or hurried look

Example:
She glanced at her watch, realizing she was late.
He glanced over the newspaper headlines.