glance
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1.4
- noun
- /ɡlæns/
:
vistazo
- He gave a sideways glance at his friend, trying not to draw attention.
- at first glance
- a quick glance
- a cursory glance
It is exchanged in that little glance between strangers.
- It is exchanged in that little glance between strangers.
- The cats greet me with a glance and a yawn.
- And upon first glance, the painting looks fairly good.
- You, you can't just take the first glance and, and be like, oh, that's good.
- Then about this third store, I was racking it and I just took a glance and there it was.
- The finish is just as beautiful as it looks upon the first glance here.
Examples
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And upon first glance, the painting looks fairly good.
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Leon gives the purchase contract a glance, then pulls it closer for yet another read.
Fiction book (1990) -
I need a quick glance before I make a decision.
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- At first glance... but I shall have to study it.
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On first glance, this one doesn't seem that bad.
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Again, there was the quick exchange of glances between the mother and wife.
Fiction book (1990) -
At first glance, yes.
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The cats greet me with a glance and a yawn.
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Every stage of life and romance is on display-- the shy glances of new love blossoming...
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Bess didn't say anything else, but I caught her glance of mingled fear and disgust.
Fiction book (1990)
Synonyms
170
3.0
A very short look at something you see quickly
14
7.1
A quick look at something
4
3.2
A quick check of something to find obvious problems
4
1.9
A quick look that gives enough information at once
1
4.6
A quick look to the side that shows a feeling or intention
1
9.9
A quick look to see something
1
9.9
A quick look to see if something is safe
A short hurried look at something
A quick look that shows the main parts
A quick glance to the side that shows a feeling or meaning
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Etymology
Glance comes from an old idea of light meaning 'to shine' or 'a flash', like in glimmer or glint. So a glance is like a small flash of sight — a very quick look.