glimpse

B1
Pronunciation
/ɡlɪmps/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A brief look, glance, or peek.

Example Sentences
  • I only got a glimpse of the car, so I can tell you the colour but not the registration number.
2 Definition

A sudden flash.

3 Definition

A faint idea; an inkling.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To see or view briefly or incompletely.

Example Sentences
  • I have only begun to glimpse the magnitude of the problem.
2 Definition

To appear by glimpses.