glimpse — a momentary or partial view of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a momentary or partial view of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡlɪmps/
Example Sentences
- I glimpsed my math teacher buying 20 bags of candy, and now I'm suspicious about tomorrow's 'pop quiz'.
- She caught a glimpse of her future through the university brochure.
- He glimpsed his report card and immediately started planning his escape route.
glimpse
NOUN[/ɡlɪmps/]
a momentary or partial view of something
a momentary or partial view of something
Caught a glimpse of a shrimp with a crimp!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Glimpse derives from Middle English 'glimsen' in the 14th century, which originated from Germanic roots meaning 'to shine dimly' or 'to gleam faintly'. The word evolved to describe a brief or momentary sight, likened to a sudden flicker of light in darkness.
Breakdown
glim- (Germanic root meaning 'to shine' or 'gleam') + -se (Middle English verb-forming suffix) → glimpse, with the semantic shift from 'to shine faintly' to 'to see briefly or partially'.
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📝Examples
“I glimpsed my math teacher buying 20 bags of candy, and now I'm suspicious about tomorrow's 'pop quiz'.”
“She caught a glimpse of her future through the university brochure.”
“He glimpsed his report card and immediately started planning his escape route.”
“The documentary offers a glimpse into wildlife conservation efforts.”
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