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Definition glance in American English

glance verb

[intransitive] verb
/ɡlæns/
1

to look somewhere quickly and then look away

Example

He glanced over his shoulder nervously.

Example

I glanced up to see Guido watching me from the window.

Example

Robin glanced around the room.

Example

"I have to go," Jen said, glancing at her watch.

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2

to read something quickly and not very carefully

Example

I hadn't even glanced at the report.

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Definition glance in American English