glimpse
word
/ˈɡɫɪmps/
glimps
/ɡlˈɪmps/
glimps
Definition
A glimpse is when you see something for only a very short time or only partly, not clearly or completely.
Usage & Nuances
'Glimpse' is usually used for brief, accidental, or incomplete views—common collocations include 'catch a glimpse' or 'get a glimpse.' It is more formal than 'look' or 'peek.' Often used both as a noun ('a glimpse') and a less common verb ('to glimpse').
Spanish: vistazo - atisboPortuguese (BR): vislumbre - olhada rápidaPortuguese (PT): vislumbre - olhadelaChinese (Simplified): 一瞥 - 瞥见Chinese (Traditional): 一瞥 - 瞥見Hindi: झलकArabic: لمحةBengali: ঝলক - চাক্ষুষ দেখা (স্বল্প সময়ের জন্য)Russian: взгляд (мельком) - проблескJapanese: ちらりと見ること - 一瞥Vietnamese: cái nhìn lướt qua - cái nhìn thoáng quaKorean: 언뜻 봄 - 흘끗 보기Turkish: bir anlık bakış - göz atmaUrdu: جھلکIndonesian: sekilas - kilasan
Example Sentences
I saw a glimpse of the mountain through the clouds.
basic
She caught a glimpse of her friend at the party.
basic
He only got a glimpse of the animal before it ran away.
basic
If you hurry, you might get a glimpse of the sunset.
natural
She hoped to catch a glimpse of the famous singer as he left the building.
natural
Sometimes you only need a glimpse to understand the whole story.
natural