| Front | glimpse |
|---|---|
| Back | glimpse noun, verb BrE /ɡlɪmps/ NAmE /ɡlɪmps/ noun word origin synonyms synonyms example bank [usually singular] 1 ~ (of sb/sth)| ~ (at sb/sth) a look at sb/sth for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd. I came up on deck to get my first glimpse of the island. Fans crowded the street outside waiting for a glimpse of their hero. 2 a short experience of sth that helps you to understand it ~ (into sth) a fascinating glimpse into life in the ocean ~ (of sth) The programme gives us a rare glimpse of a great artist at work. verb verb forms word origin example bank 1 ~ sb/sth to see sb/sth for a moment, but not very clearly catch sight of, spot He'd glimpsed her through the window as he passed. 2 ~ sth to start to understand sth Suddenly she glimpsed the truth about her sister. |
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