PEEK Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word peek. (close relations)
peeked
Best Alternative Words for PEEK
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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 | ||||||||
| espy | verbv | |||||||
verb • catch sight of | ||||||||
| glimpse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quick look • a brief or incomplete view • a vague indication verb • catch a glimpse of or see briefly | ||||||||
| peer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group • a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage verb • look searchingly | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| spy | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors • a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people verb • catch sight of • watch, observe, or inquire secretly • catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes • secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage | ||||||||
| glint | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a momentary flash of light • a spatially localized brightness verb • be shiny, as if wet • 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 | ||||||||
