Glanced: meaning, definitions and examples

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glanced

 

[ ษกlรฆnst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

quick look

To glance is to take a brief or quick look at something or someone. It often implies a swift movement of the eyes in the direction of the object of interest, without a prolonged gaze. People frequently glance at their watches, screens, or other individuals to gain quick information or assess a situation. A glance can convey feelings or intentions, often in a subtle manner that may not require verbal communication.

Synonyms

gaze, glimpse, look, peek, view.

Examples of usage

  • She glanced at her watch and hurried out the door.
  • He gave a quick glance around the room to see who was there.
  • The teacher glanced at the students to check if they were paying attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "glanced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vislumbrou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฒเค• เคฆเฅ‡เค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blickte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melirik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะปัะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zerknฤ…ล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใกใ‚‰ใ‚Šใจ่ฆ‹ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jetรฉ un coup d'ล“il

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ echรณ un vistazo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถz attฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ์ฉ ๋ดค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู…ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohlรฉdl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozrel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็žฅไบ†ไธ€็œผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pripravljen pogled

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรญkti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะท ัะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ echรณ un vistazo

Etymology

The word 'glance' has its origins in the late Middle English period, deriving from the verb 'glanzen', which meant to shine or gleam. This term itself evolved from the Old English word 'glรฆnnan', which referred to a flash of light or brightness. Over time, the meaning shifted to represent the act of looking quickly at something. The concept of a brief look became associated with the idea of taking in visual information efficiently and in a moment, rather than engaging in a detailed examination. 'Glance' began to appear in written texts in the 14th century, and since then, it has maintained its usage in both everyday conversation and literary works, embodying the essence of ephemeral observation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,779, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.