Glance back Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɫæns/ /ˈbæk
GLANS-bak
ɡlˈɑːns/ /bˈæk
gLAHNSS-bak
Definition
To quickly look behind you for a brief moment, usually to check something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for brief looks over your shoulder, usually without turning fully around. Common in narratives, sometimes expresses hesitation or second thoughts. Not used for long or careful looks.
Spanish: mirar hacia atrás - echar una mirada atrásPortuguese (BR): olhar para trás rapidamentePortuguese (PT): olhar para trás rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 回头看一眼Chinese (Traditional): 回頭看一眼Hindi: पीछे झांकनाArabic: ينظر إلى الوراء بسرعةBengali: পেছন ফিরে তাকানো - পিছনে ঝটপট দেখাRussian: обернуться - оглянутьсяJapanese: 振り返る - ちらっと後ろを見るVietnamese: liếc nhìn lạiKorean: 뒤를 힐끗 보다Turkish: arkaya bakmak - geriye hızlıca bakmakUrdu: پیچھے دیکھناIndonesian: menoleh ke belakang - melirik ke belakang
Example Sentences
She glanced back to see if anyone was following her.
basic
He heard a noise and glanced back.
basic
Don't glance back while crossing the street.
basic
She couldn't help but glance back at her old apartment one last time.
natural
If you keep glancing back, you'll miss what's in front of you.
natural
He glanced back and smiled before leaving the room.
natural