glance
Translation
to glance, to look quickly
Examples
He glanced at his watch.
He glanced at his watch.
She glanced through the newspaper.
She glanced through the newspaper.
Grammar Patterns
((at sth./sb.)) to look quickly at (sth./sb.) He glanced at his watch.
((through sth.)) to read (sth.) quickly She glanced through the newspaper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peek, glimpse, look
Etymology
From Old French 'glacier' (to slip, slide), related to 'glass'. It suggests a look that 'slides' over something.
Memory Tips
Imagine your eyes 'gliding' like on 'glass' for a quick look.