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   glimpse

   /ɡlɪm(p)s/

   noun

   • 1. a momentary or partial view: "she caught a glimpse of the ocean"
   • ▪ a brief insight or indication: "during the interview he offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of television"

   verb

   • 1. see or perceive briefly or partially: "he glimpsed a figure standing in the shade"
   • ▪ shine or appear faintly or intermittently: "glow-worms glimpsing in the dark"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘shine faintly’): probably of Germanic origin; related to Middle High German glimsen, also to glimmer.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLIMPSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time: catch a fleeting glimpse of I only caught (= had) a fleeting glimpse of the driver of the getaway car, but I know I would recognize her if I saw her again. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. a quick idea or understanding of what something is like:

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › glimpseGlimpse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GLIMPSE is to get a brief look at. How to use glimpse in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLIMPSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. a brief or incomplete view 2. a vague indication 3. archaic a glimmer of light 4. to catch sight of briefly or.... Click for more definitions.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGLIMPSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GLIMPSE meaning: 1. to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly: 2. an occasion when you see…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › glimpseGLIMPSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Glimpse definition: a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.. See examples of GLIMPSE used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › glimpseGlimpse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a brief or incomplete view. “from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake” see more. noun. a quick look. synonyms: coup d'oeil, gander, glance. see more. noun. a vague indication. “he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning” see more. verb. catch a glimpse of or see briefly.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishglimpse noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   glimpse. noun. /ɡlɪmps/. /ɡlɪmps/. [usually singular] a sight of somebody/something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely. glimpse (of somebody/something) He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd. I came up on deck to get my first glimpse of the island.