glimpse

verb
UK: /ɡlɪmps/
US: /ɡlɪmps/

  1. To see something or someone for a very short time or not completely.

    1. I glimpsed a figure in the shadows, then it was gone.
    2. We glimpsed the ocean from the top of the hill, a brief but beautiful sight.

  2. To get a quick idea or understanding of something.

    1. I glimpsed her disappointment when she heard the news.
    2. The presentation offered a glimpse into the company's future plans.

Synonyms

glance sight hint flash peek
glimpse noun

  1. A quick or incomplete view of something or someone.

    1. I caught a glimpse of him as he ran past.
    2. She only got a brief glimpse of the famous actor walking into the hotel.

  2. A brief idea or understanding of something.

    1. This book gives a glimpse into the life of a refugee.
    2. The article offers a glimpse of the challenges faced by small businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glimpse" in English means: To see something or someone for a very short time or not completely., To get a quick idea or understanding of something..

The phonetic transcription of "glimpse" is /ɡlɪmps/ in British English and /ɡlɪmps/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glimpse": glance, sight, hint, flash, peek.

Example usage of "glimpse": "I glimpsed a figure in the shadows, then it was gone.". More examples on the page.