glimpse

US /ɡlɪmps/

UK /ɡlɪmps/

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a brief or partial view

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I caught a glimpse of her as she walked by.

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The book offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient civilizations.

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peek flash sight look view

1.

to see or perceive briefly or partially

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I only managed to glimpse the celebrity before she disappeared.

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Through the trees, we could glimpse the ocean.

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spot catch sight of discern perceive spy

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catch a glimpse of