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Definition glimpse in American English

glimpse verb

[transitive] verb
/ɡlɪmps/
1

to see someone or something for a moment or not completely

Example

He glimpsed a short white-haired figure heading for the back gate.

Synonyms and related words
see make out spot
1.1

to have a short opportunity to understand someone or something

Example

For a moment Jonathan glimpsed the solitude of the true artist.

Synonyms and related words
opportunity chance choice
Definition glimpse in American English