glimpse

A glimpse is a quick look at something. This word is often used as a noun:

• I caught a glimpse of the building as I drove by.
• Take a glimpse at this and tell me what you think.
• The students got a glimpse of college life when they visited the campus.
• Even a quick glimpse of the sun is too painful for your eyes.

He got a glimpse of himself in the mirror.

You can also use "glimpse" as a verb:

• Mary glimpsed through the magazine while in the doctor’s office.
• Dan glimpsed quickly at his cell phone to see what time it was.

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