C1verb 2K

Glance

🇬🇧 UK //ɡlɑːns// 🇺🇸 US //ɡlæns//

Meaning of Glance

To look at something quickly or briefly.

In simple words: To quickly look at something.

Glance in a sentence

• I took a quick glance at the report.
• She glanced at her phone during the meeting.
• He glanced out the window to check the weather.
• They glanced through the magazine while waiting.
• With just a glance, he understood the problem.

How to use Glance

Use 'glance' in a neutral context where a quick look is appropriate. Avoid informal settings, but it is suitable for both written and spoken English.

Grammar pattern

glance + object

Memory hint

Think of a flashlight that quickly lights up something – a quick 'glance'.

Related words

Collocations with Glance

• glance at
• glance over
• quick glance

Synonyms for Glance

• peek
• glimpse
• flash
• scan
• sight

Opposites of Glance

• stare
• gaze

Common mistakes with Glance

• Confused with 'stare' – 'glance' is brief, while 'stare' is prolonged.
• Using 'glance' as a noun incorrectly – it should be a verb.
• Saying 'glance at that' instead of 'glance at those' when plural.

Frequently asked questions about Glance

What does Glance mean?

To quickly look at something.

What is the definition of Glance?

To look at something quickly or briefly.

How do you use Glance in a sentence?

I took a quick glance at the report.

Can you give another example of Glance?

She glanced at her phone during the meeting.

What are synonyms for Glance?

Common alternatives include peek, glimpse, flash, scan, sight.

What is the opposite of Glance?

Opposite meanings include stare, gaze.

What words go with Glance?

It commonly pairs with glance at, glance over, quick glance.

What are common mistakes when using Glance?

Confused with 'stare' – 'glance' is brief, while 'stare' is prolonged. Using 'glance' as a noun incorrectly – it should be a verb. Saying 'glance at that' instead of 'glance at those' when plural.

How do you pronounce Glance?

US: //ɡlæns//, UK: //ɡlɑːns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Glance?

Use 'glance' in a neutral context where a quick look is appropriate. Avoid informal settings, but it is suitable for both written and spoken English.

What CEFR level is Glance?

"Glance" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.