Quick look: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'quick look' when you briefly check something without focusing too much on the details.

• I took a quick look at the report before the meeting

Use 'glance' when you look at something quickly and then look away, often unintentionally.

• She glanced at her watch and realized she was late

Use 'glimpse' when you briefly see something or someone, often not clearly or not for long.

• He caught a glimpse of the celebrities through the crowd

Use 'peek' when you look at something quickly and secretly, often implying curiosity.

• The children peeked through the curtains to see the gifts

Use 'scan' when you look over something systematically, often to find specific information.

• She scanned the document for any errors

Use in informal settings when you want to briefly check something without thorough examination.

• I took a quick look at my calendar to see if I was free.
• Give the document a quick look before we discuss it.

Used when referring to a very brief look, often casual and without concentration.

• She glanced at her watch before standing up.
• He glanced around the room but didn't see anyone he knew.

Implies a fleeting or incomplete look at something, often accidental or spontaneous.

• I caught a glimpse of the celebrity as they entered the building.
• He got a glimpse of the mountain through the clouds.

Often used when someone looks at something secretly or quickly without being noticed. Can have a playful or mischievous connotation.

• She peeked through the curtains to see who was outside.
• The kids took a peek at their presents before Christmas morning.

Indicates a more systematic or thorough look at something, usually to find specific information.

• He scanned the document for any errors.
• She scanned the crowd for her friends.