glance

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /glɑːns/

  Rhymes: -ɑːns

• (US) IPA: /glæns/

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  Rhymes: -æns

[edit] Verb

to glance (third-person singular simple present glances, present participle glancing, simple past and past participle glanced)

1. (intransitive) To look briefly (at something).

   She glanced at her reflection as she passed the mirror.

2. (intransitive) To graze a surface.
3. To sparkle

   The spring sunlight was glancing on the water of the pond.

[edit] Derived terms

• glance off
• glance over
• glance away

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

glance (plural glances)

1. A brief or cursory look.
2. A deflection.
3. A form of mineral with a brilliant lustre.

[edit] Derived terms

• at a glance
• at first glance
• steal a glance

[edit] Translations