Glance around Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɫæns/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
GLANS uh-ROWN
ɡlˈɑːns/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
gl-AHNZ uh-ROUND
Definition
To look quickly in different directions to see what is near you, usually out of curiosity or to check your surroundings.
Usage & Nuances
Informal or neutral; suggests a quick, casual action, not a detailed look. Often used for checking who or what is nearby. Common with 'room', 'street', 'crowd'. Not as thorough as 'look around'.
Spanish: mirar alrededorPortuguese (BR): olhar em voltaPortuguese (PT): olhar à voltaChinese (Simplified): 环顾四周Chinese (Traditional): 環顧四周Hindi: चारों ओर देखनाArabic: نظرة حولBengali: চারদিকে তাকানো - চারপাশে চোখ বুলানোRussian: оглядеться - быстро оглянутьсяJapanese: 周りをちらっと見るVietnamese: liếc nhìn xung quanhKorean: 주위를 빠르게 둘러보다 - 주위를 힐끗 보다Turkish: etrafa göz gezdirmekUrdu: ادھر ادھر نگاہ ڈالناIndonesian: melihat sekeliling sekilas - melirik sekitar
Example Sentences
She walked in, paused, and glanced around like she was looking for someone.
natural
He glanced around the room to find his friend.
basic
The teacher glanced around before starting the lesson.
basic
She glanced around to see if anyone was watching.
basic
I glanced around, but nobody seemed to notice me.
natural
When the door creaked, everyone glanced around nervously.
natural