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Glimpse Definition & Meaning

glimpse
noun
  1. a quick look
  2. a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake"
  3. a vague indication; "he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning"
verb
  1. catch a glimpse of or see briefly; "We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine"

"Glimpse" in song lyrics

See how glimpse is used in real songs:

  • "Already caught a glimpse"
    Anotha Level — Caught You Swingin'
  • "Hard to see like black tints, cats squint to glimpse"
    Apathy — Battle Me
  • "Your eyes might burn if you take a glimpse"
    Atoms Family — Outer Regions

Usage tips for "glimpse"

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Frequently asked questions

What does glimpse mean?
a quick look a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake" a vague indication; "he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning" catch a glimpse of or see briefly; "We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine"
What part of speech is glimpse?
Glimpse is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does glimpse have?
Glimpse has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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