glimpse
Translation
a glimpse, a brief look, (verb) to glimpse
Examples
I caught a glimpse of the singer.
I caught a glimpse of the singer.
He glimpsed a figure in the distance.
He glimpsed a figure in the distance.
Grammar Patterns
to catch a glimpse of ((sb./sth.)) to see (sb./sth.) for a very short time We caught a glimpse of the sea.
((sb./sth.)) to see (sb./sth.) for a very short time She glimpsed his face in the crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (noun) glance, peek; (verb) spot, catch sight of.
Etymology
Related to Middle English 'glimsen' and Old English 'glimian' (to glimmer). The idea is a quick flash of sight, like a glimmer of light.
Memory Tips
A GLIMPSE is a quick look, like seeing a flash or a GLIMmer.