Verb
We glimpsed him through the window as his car sped past.
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
Noun
We caught a glimpse of him through the window as his car sped past.
I only got a glimpse of him as we drove by.
Recent Examples on the Web
Indeed, many Ukrainians glimpse the outlines of a new social pact between the governed and the governing unprecedented in modern Ukrainian history.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Apr. 2023
But another critical survival tool is not so easily glimpsed: their personalities.
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That scene’s glimpsed in a trailer that nails some of the major questions asked by this intense mother-son relationship thriller, beginning with how Lola and Lorenzo have become so estranged – as well as teasing some possible answers.
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The Academy has been glimpsed before in Trek productions over the years, such as in J.J. Abrams’ 2009’s Star Trek movie (pictured above).
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May, on the other hand, has glimpsed the future.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
The palatial villas that stand on the shore, perfect in their icy elegance and glimpsed, perhaps, on a boat tour of the area’s towns, can seem like part of a stage set erected to enhance a visitor’s experience.
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The Webb telescope glimpsed WR 124 during some of its first scientific observations in June 2022.
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During a visit to a cemetery, Teixeira glimpsed corpses of young people arriving and being deposited in a room, the blood on their bodies still apparently fresh.
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Her music, however, became a place for the award-winning singer-songwriter to offer intimate glimpses into how their relationship had developed and grown over the years.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2023
Hundreds of people showed up for the event for a first glimpse at the 21 feet long and 11.5 feet tall monument celebrating the life of Secretariat, who died in 1989 and is buried at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2023
In short, DeSantis offers Republicans a glimpse into what a successful conservative approach to governing could look like.
—Patrick T. Brown, CNN, 11 Apr. 2023
Others will be fortunate to gain a special glimpse into Latino life in the San Gabriel Valley.
—Boris Kachka, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023
Here’s a glimpse at the dates and themes of some of the country’s biggest pride celebrations: Provincetown, MA: June 2-4 Washington, D.C.: June 10.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2023
Brothers Osborne unleash a trio of new tracks this week, while Tanya Tucker celebrates her upcoming Country Music Hall of Fame induction with a first glimpse into her upcoming album.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2023
Perhaps few such lunar glimpses carry such spiritual significance.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2023
Halsey is giving a rare glimpse into their son’s life as a toddler.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2023
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glimpse
glimpse [glɪmps]
1) мимолётное впечатле́ние; бы́стро промелькну́вшая пе́ред глаза́ми карти́на;
2) мелька́ние, про́блеск
3) бы́стрый взгляд;
4) не́которое представле́ние; намёк
1) (у)ви́деть ме́льком
2) мелька́ть, промелькну́ть
Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > glimpse
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Персональный Сократ > glimpse
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glimpse of
Персональный Сократ > glimpse of
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Англо-русский синонимический словарь > glimpse
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glimpse
[ɡlɪmps]
glimpse быстрый взгляд; at a glimpse с первого взгляда; мельком glimpse быстрый взгляд; at a glimpse с первого взгляда; мельком glimpse увидеть мельком, видеть мельком glimpse мелькание, проблеск glimpse мелькать, промелькнуть glimpse мимолетное впечатление; быстро промелькнувшая перед глазами картина; to have (или to catch) a glimpse of увидеть мельком glimpse некоторое представление; намек glimpse мимолетное впечатление; быстро промелькнувшая перед глазами картина; to have (или to catch) a glimpse of увидеть мельком
English-Russian short dictionary > glimpse
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glimpse
1. [glımps]
1. мелькание; проблеск
2. мимолётное впечатление (); быстро промелькнувшая перед глазами картина
to have /to get, to catch, to obtain/ a glimpse of smb., smth. — увидеть кого-л., что-л. мельком
I only caught a glimpse of the parcel — мне удалось только одним глазком взглянуть на этот свёрток
from this point you will get the last glimpse of the sea — с этого места вы в последний раз увидите море
3. быстрый взгляд
4. некоторое представление, намёк
when I saw how worried he was, I had a glimpse of his true feelings — когда я увидел, как он беспокоится, я понял /осознал/, что он на самом деле чувствует
2. [glımps]
1. мельком взглянуть
she glimpsed at the picture I drew — она бросила быстрый взгляд на мою картину
2. мелькать, промелькнуть (
перен.)
3. увидеть мельком
4.
, уст. начинаться; пробуждаться
НБАРС > glimpse
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glimpse
[glɪmps]
1.сущ.
1)
to have / catch a brief / fleeting glimpse of smb. / smth. — увидеть кого-л. / что-л. мельком
Syn:
Syn:
We got a glimpse of the history of an English town. — Мы бегло ознакомились с историей английского города.
Even imperfect theories contain glimpses of truth. — Даже в несовершенных теориях есть доля истины.
Syn:
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2.
гл.
When I came home I read your letter, and glimpsed at your beautiful sonnet. (Ch. Lamb) — Придя домой, я прочитал твоё письмо и бегло просмотрел твой красивый сонет.
3)
книжн.
мерцать, слабо светиться; блеснуть, сверкнуть; мелькнуть, пронестись
Then glimpsed the hopeful morrow. — Затем забрезжило утро, несущее надежду.
…her face, glimpsed now and then in the moonlight as she turned it or lifted it a little, had a fascination which kept his eye. (W. D. Howells, The Rise of Silas Lapham) —…лицо, видимое в лунном свете, только когда она поворачивала его или поднимала, притягивало его взор.
Syn:
Англо-русский современный словарь > glimpse
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Large English-Russian phrasebook > glimpse
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glimpse
1. n мелькание; проблеск
2. n мимолётное впечатление; быстро промелькнувшая перед глазами картина
3. n быстрый взгляд
4. n некоторое представление, намёк
when I saw how worried he was, I had a glimpse of his true feelings — когда я увидел, как он беспокоится, я понял, что он на самом деле чувствует
5. v мельком взглянуть
6. v мелькать, промелькнуть
7. v увидеть мельком
8. v поэт. уст. начинаться; пробуждаться
Синонимический ряд:
2. momentary view (noun) flash; impression; momentary view; peek; peep; quick look; subliminal image
3. catch (verb) catch; descry; detect; discern; espy; see; spot; spy
Антонимический ряд:
miss; stare
English-Russian base dictionary > glimpse
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glimpse
1) мелькание, проблеск
2) мимолетное впечатление; быстро промелькнувшая перед глазами картина; to have (или to catch) a glimpse of увидеть мельком
3) быстрый взгляд; at a glimpse с первого взгляда; мельком
4) некоторое представление; намек
1) (у)видеть мельком
2) мелькать, промелькнуть
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1 (0) мельком взглянуть
2 (n) быстро промелькнувшая перед глазами картина; быстрый взгляд; мелькание; мимолетное впечатление; намек; некоторое представление; проблеск
3 (v) мелькать; промелькнуть
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и проблеск, слабый свет, слабая вспышка; мелькание
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[ glɪmps]
мелькание, проблеск; быстрый взгляд, некоторое представление, намек
видеть мельком, мелькать, промелькнуть* * *
* * *
1. сущ.
1) прям. и перен. проблеск, слабый свет, слабая вспышка; мелькание, мимолетное впечатление
2) быстрый взгляд; перен. беглый взгляд; беглое знакомство
2. гл.
1) книжн.; перен. мерцать, слабо светиться; блеснуть
2) бегло взглянуть, увидеть мелькомНовый англо-русский словарь > glimpse
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glimpse of
English-Russian base dictionary > glimpse of
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glimpse
[glɪmps]
1) Общая лексика: быстрый взгляд, видеть мельком, мелькание, мелькать, мельком взглянуть, мимолётный взгляд, намёк, некоторое представление, нечто быстро промелькнувшее перед глазами, проблеск, пробуждаться, промелькнуть, просвет, увидеть мельком, мимолётное впечатление , промелькнуть , мимолётное впечатление
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > glimpse
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glimpse
[glɪmps]
проблеск, слабый свет, слабая вспышка; мелькание, мимолетное впечатление
быстрый взгляд; беглый взгляд; беглое знакомство
мерцать, слабо светиться; блеснуть, сверкнуть; мелькнуть, пронестись
бегло взглянуть, увидеть мельком
Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > glimpse
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English-Russian smart dictionary > glimpse
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glimpse
I.
n.poględ · поглед
m.
, prosvět · просветm.
II.
v.podględati · подгледати
vi.
, podględěti · подгледети
vp.
Dictionary English-Interslavic > glimpse
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glimpse a familiar face in the crowd
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > glimpse a familiar face in the crowd
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glimpse of Byron
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > glimpse of Byron
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catch a glimpse of
Англо-русский синонимический словарь > catch a glimpse of
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get a glimpse of
Англо-русский синонимический словарь > get a glimpse of
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have a glimpse of
Англо-русский синонимический словарь > have a glimpse of
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Glimpse — Glimpse, v. t. To catch a glimpse of; to see by glimpses; to have a short or hurried view of. [1913 Webster] Some glimpsing and no perfect sight. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Glimpse — Glimpse, n. [For glimse, from the root of glimmer.] [1913 Webster] 1. A sudden flash; transient luster. [1913 Webster] LIght as the lightning glimpse they ran. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. A short, hurried view; a transitory or fragmentary… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Glimpse — Glimpse, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Glimpsed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Glimpsing}.] to appear by glimpses; to catch glimpses. Drayton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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glimpse — [n] brief look eye, eyeball*, flash*, gander*, glance, glom*, gun*, impression, lamp*, look see*, peek, peep, quick look, sight, sighting, slant, squint, swivel*; concept 623 Ant. stare glimpse [v] look briefly catch sight of, check out, descry,… … New thesaurus
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glimpse — index find (discover), pierce (discern), spy, vision (dream) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton … Law dictionary
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glimpse — (v.) c.1400, to glisten, be dazzling, probably from O.E. *glimsian shine faintly, from P.Gmc. *glim (see GLEAM (Cf. gleam)). If so, the intrusive p would be there to ease pronunciation. Sense of catch a quick view first recorded mid 15c. Related … Etymology dictionary
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glimpse — n glance, peep, peek, *look, sight, view Contrasted words: surveying or survey, observing or observation, contemplating or contemplation (see corresponding verbs at SEE): scrutiny, examination, inspection (see under SCRUTINIZE) … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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glimpse — ► NOUN ▪ a momentary or partial view. ► VERB ▪ see briefly or partially. ORIGIN originally in the sense «shine faintly»: probably Germanic, related to GLIMMER(Cf. ↑glimmering) … English terms dictionary
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glimpse — [glimps] vt. glimpsed, glimpsing [ME glimsen (with unhistoric p ) < base of OE glæm (see GLEAM), akin to MHG glimsen, MDu glinsen] to catch a brief, quick view of, as in passing; perceive momentarily and incompletely vi. to look quickly;… … English World dictionary
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noun
a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
a momentary or slight appearance.
a vague idea; inkling.
Archaic. a gleam, as of light.
verb (used with object), glimpsed, glimps·ing.
to catch or take a glimpse of.
verb (used without object), glimpsed, glimps·ing.
to look briefly; glance (usually followed by at).
Archaic. to come into view; appear faintly.
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Origin of glimpse
1350–1400; Middle English glimsen (v.); cognate with Middle High German glimsen to glow; akin to glimmer
OTHER WORDS FROM glimpse
glimpser, nounun·glimpsed, adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH glimpse
glance, glimpse
Words nearby glimpse
Glière, glim, glimmer, glimmer ice, glimmering, glimpse, Glinka, glinn, glint, glinty, glioma
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Words related to glimpse
flash, glance, impression, peek, sight, check out, eye, eyeball, gander, glom, gun, lamp, peep, slant, squint, swivel, descry, espy, spot, spy
How to use glimpse in a sentence
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Just for a glimpse, you can find potential customers based on the traits of your existing customers or the customers of your competitors.
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A quick glimpse of the interface in the video really does look a lot like you’d expect an in-game character design tool to look.
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While multiple causes were at play, the spatial disorientation factor offers a glimpse at the ways in which a person’s senses can deceive them, especially if they’re flying an aircraft.
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Sewer tests are now providing a direct glimpse of just how many people are infected with the variant in some cities.
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The horrors of the past year have given us a brief glimpse into what it’s like to live in a world ravaged by infectious disease.
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Buzzfeed shows us a potentially terrifying glimpse of the future.
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At his year-end, pre-Hawaii press conference, we caught a rare glimpse of peak Obama.
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The tumult was such that young Sarah had cause to worry that she might not get even a glimpse of Will and Kate.
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On the back cover of the first paperback edition we get a glimpse of the media buzz.
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Not until someone catches on video one small glimpse of your everyday reality and even then, can you get justice?
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Just as it disappeared from view he caught a glimpse of a charming little girl, peeping out of a latticed window beside the door.
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While the door was open he caught a glimpse of the street outside—and of Glavis on the sidewalk below.
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Lawrence mingled with the crowd, and as he read he felt a bulky envelope thrust in his hand and caught a glimpse of a dusky arm.
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Isabel had a glimpse of a delicate high-bred face set like a panel in a parted curtain.
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Black Sheep climbed into bed feeling that he had lost Heaven after a glimpse through the gates.
British Dictionary definitions for glimpse
noun
a brief or incomplete viewto catch a glimpse of the sea
a vague indicationhe had a glimpse of what the lecturer meant
archaic a glimmer of light
verb
(tr) to catch sight of briefly or momentarily
(intr usually foll by at) mainly US to look (at) briefly or cursorily; glance (at)
(intr) archaic to shine faintly; glimmer
Derived forms of glimpse
glimpser, noun
Word Origin for glimpse
C14: of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German glimsen to glimmer
usage for glimpse
Glimpse is sometimes wrongly used where glance is meant: he gave a quick glance (not glimpse) at his watch
Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other forms: glimpses; glimpsed; glimpsing
If you had a brief or incomplete look at something, you had a glimpse. «He didn’t mean to peek, but he got a glimpse of his birthday present when his wife tried to sneak it into the house. Of course, it’s pretty hard to hide a ladder.»
You can use glimpse as a noun (like when you «catch a glimpse of someone») or as a verb (like when you «glimpse in someone’s direction»). Although the word glimpse is usually used to describe the physical act of sneaking a peek at something, you can also use the noun glimpse to indicate a vague idea or suggestion. Perhaps, you can have a glimpse into your future by observing your parents’ actions or by consulting a Tarot card reader.
Definitions of glimpse
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a brief or incomplete view
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catch a glimpse of or see briefly
“We
glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine”
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glimpse
(glĭmps)
n.
1. A brief, incomplete view or look.
2. Archaic A brief flash of light.
v. glimpsed, glimps·ing, glimps·es
v.tr.
To obtain a brief, incomplete view of.
v.intr.
To look briefly; glance: glimpsed at the headlines.
glimps′er n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
glimpse
(ɡlɪmps)
n
1. a brief or incomplete view: to catch a glimpse of the sea.
2. a vague indication: he had a glimpse of what the lecturer meant.
3. archaic a glimmer of light
vb
4. (tr) to catch sight of briefly or momentarily
5. chiefly (usually foll by: at) US to look (at) briefly or cursorily; glance (at)
6. (intr) archaic to shine faintly; glimmer
[C14: of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German glimsen to glimmer]
ˈglimpser n
Usage: Glimpse is sometimes wrongly used where glance is meant: he gave a quick glance (not glimpse) at his watch
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
glimpse
(glɪmps)
n., v. glimpsed, glimps•ing. n.
1. a very brief passing look, sight, or view.
2. a momentary or slight appearance.
3. a vague idea; inkling.
4. Archaic. a gleam, as of light.
v.t.
5. to catch or take a glimpse of.
v.i.
6. to look briefly; glance (usu. fol. by at).
7. Archaic. to come into view; appear faintly.
[1350–1400; Middle English glimsen (v.); c. Middle High German glimsen to glow; akin to glimmer]
glimps′er, n.
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
glimpse
Past participle: glimpsed
Gerund: glimpsing
Imperative |
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glimpse |
glimpse |
Present |
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I glimpse |
you glimpse |
he/she/it glimpses |
we glimpse |
you glimpse |
they glimpse |
Preterite |
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I glimpsed |
you glimpsed |
he/she/it glimpsed |
we glimpsed |
you glimpsed |
they glimpsed |
Present Continuous |
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I am glimpsing |
you are glimpsing |
he/she/it is glimpsing |
we are glimpsing |
you are glimpsing |
they are glimpsing |
Present Perfect |
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I have glimpsed |
you have glimpsed |
he/she/it has glimpsed |
we have glimpsed |
you have glimpsed |
they have glimpsed |
Past Continuous |
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I was glimpsing |
you were glimpsing |
he/she/it was glimpsing |
we were glimpsing |
you were glimpsing |
they were glimpsing |
Past Perfect |
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I had glimpsed |
you had glimpsed |
he/she/it had glimpsed |
we had glimpsed |
you had glimpsed |
they had glimpsed |
Future |
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I will glimpse |
you will glimpse |
he/she/it will glimpse |
we will glimpse |
you will glimpse |
they will glimpse |
Future Perfect |
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I will have glimpsed |
you will have glimpsed |
he/she/it will have glimpsed |
we will have glimpsed |
you will have glimpsed |
they will have glimpsed |
Future Continuous |
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I will be glimpsing |
you will be glimpsing |
he/she/it will be glimpsing |
we will be glimpsing |
you will be glimpsing |
they will be glimpsing |
Present Perfect Continuous |
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I have been glimpsing |
you have been glimpsing |
he/she/it has been glimpsing |
we have been glimpsing |
you have been glimpsing |
they have been glimpsing |
Future Perfect Continuous |
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I will have been glimpsing |
you will have been glimpsing |
he/she/it will have been glimpsing |
we will have been glimpsing |
you will have been glimpsing |
they will have been glimpsing |
Past Perfect Continuous |
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I had been glimpsing |
you had been glimpsing |
he/she/it had been glimpsing |
we had been glimpsing |
you had been glimpsing |
they had been glimpsing |
Conditional |
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I would glimpse |
you would glimpse |
he/she/it would glimpse |
we would glimpse |
you would glimpse |
they would glimpse |
Past Conditional |
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I would have glimpsed |
you would have glimpsed |
he/she/it would have glimpsed |
we would have glimpsed |
you would have glimpsed |
they would have glimpsed |
Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun | 1. | coup d’oeil, glance looking, looking at, look — the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; «he went out to have a look»; «his look was fixed on her eyes»; «he gave it a good looking at»; «his camera does his looking for him» eye-beaming — a radiant glance of the eye; «he pretended profundity by eye-beamings at people» side-glance, side-look — a glance sideways; «she shot him an impatient side-glance» |
2. | glimpse — a brief or incomplete view; «from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake»
panorama, vista, view, aspect, scene, prospect — the visual percept of a region; «the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views» |
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3. | glimpse — a vague indication; «he caught only a glimpse of the professor’s meaning»
indicant, indication — something that serves to indicate or suggest; «an indication of foul play»; «indications of strain»; «symptoms are the prime indicants of disease» |
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Verb | 1. | glimpse — catch a glimpse of or see briefly; «We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine»
see — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight; «You have to be a good observer to see all the details»; «Can you see the bird in that tree?»; «He is blind—he cannot see» |
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glimpse
noun
1. look, sighting, sight, glance, peep, peek, squint, butcher’s (Brit. slang), quick look, gander (informal), brief view, shufti (Brit. slang) The fans waited outside the hotel to get a glimpse of their heroine.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
glimpse
nounverb
1. To perceive, especially barely or fleetingly:
2. To look briefly and quickly:
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Translations
لَمْحَه، نَظْرَه خاطِفَهيَنْظُر نَظْرَه خاطِفَه
letmý pohledpřejet očimazahlédnout
få et glimt afglimt
leiftursÿnsjá bregîa fyrir
prabėgomis pamatytišmėstelėjimasšmėžavimas
acu uzmetienspaviršs skatiensuz brīdi/pavirši ieraudzīt
prejsť očami
opazitipogled
glimtglimtaskymtskymta
göze çarpma/ilişmegöze çarpmak/ilişmek
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
glimpse
[ˈglɪmps]
n (= sight) → aperçu m
a rare glimpse of sth → un aperçu unique de qch
This was her first glimpse of the sea
BUT C’était la première fois qu’elle apercevait la mer.
to catch a glimpse of sb/sth → entrevoir qn/qch
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
glimpse
(glimps) noun
a very brief look. He caught a glimpse of the burglar.
verb
to get a brief look at.
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