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GLIMPSE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word glimpse. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word glimpse. (close relations)
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glance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quick look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

• hit at an angle

glimmer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

• a slight suggestion or vague understanding

verb

• shine brightly, like a star or a light

peek
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a secret look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

peep
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the short weak cry of a young bird

• a secret look

verb

• look furtively

• cause to come into view

• make high-pitched sounds

• speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice

• appear as though from hiding

sight
verbv
noun

• an instance of visual perception

• anything that is seen

• the ability to see; the visual faculty

• a range of mental vision

• the range of vision

• the act of looking or seeing or observing

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a place of interest, especially to visitors

verb

• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

• take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)

detect
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

espy
verbv
verb

• catch sight of

notice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an announcement containing information about an event

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• a request for payment

• advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract

• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• polite or favorable attention

• a short critical review

verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• notice or perceive

• make or write a comment on

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

perceive
verbv
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

spot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

coup d'oeil
nounn
noun

• a quick look

Best Hypernyms For GLIMPSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for glimpse, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
aspect indicant indication look looking panorama prospect scene see view vista
Phrases (1)
looking at

Alternatives for GLANCE

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