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How to pronounce glance in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms glint, peek
Type of look


She only glanced at the paper.
Type Words
Synonyms coup d'oeil, glimpse
Type of look, looking, looking at
Has types eye-beaming, side-glance, side-look
Type Words
Type of strike, collide with, hit, impinge on, run into

Examples of glance

glance
It appears at first glance that the taxpayer has achieved a significant victory.
From the washingtontimes.com
A glance at some elaborate jack-o'-lanterns suggests there's room to scale back.
From the sfgate.com
At first glance, Geoffrey De Sousa's striking interiors appear decidedly modern.
From the sfgate.com
At first glance, it's an odd step and a markedly different business for YouTube.
From the time.com
The rules, however daft they may appear at first glance, are there for a reason.
From the basildonrecorder.co.uk
At first glance, these methods seem like standard Washington lobbying practices.
From the infowars.com
There was a neat leg glance which owed much to a precise eye and deft wristwork.
From the telegraph.co.uk
At first glance, Lovie Smith's team doesn't knock the casual viewer's socks off.
From the suntimes.com
At first glance, the Kamilos proposal appears to serve several beneficial goals.
From the sacbee.com
More examples
  • A quick look
  • Throw a glance at; take a brief look at; "She only glanced at the paper"; "I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting"
  • Hit at an angle
  • A brief or cursory look; A deflection; A form of mineral with a brilliant lustre; To look briefly (at something); To graze a surface; To sparkle; To hit lightly with the head, make a deft header
  • (glancing) Making a superficial, obtuse contact with something
  • (glanced) look briefly, brief look
  • (Glancing) a method of striking that is similar to a slice. The major difference is that the depth of penetration is much greater. It does not skim the surface of the target, but makes a deep penetration.
  • (Glancing) Oblique attack or strike.
  • A mineral with a glassy appearance. Specific examples include: