peek
gb/pˈik/ us/pˈik/
A2
Английски
~ 2000
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Look quickly or secretly
To look at something for a very short time, often so no one sees you.
Модел на употреба:
to peek at [something/someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'peek' with 'peak' (the top of something) or 'pique' (to stimulate interest). Spelling must be checked carefully.
Синоними
glance (Implies a quick look but not necessarily secretive.)
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glimpse (A very short or partial view, often by chance.)
Антоними
stare (To look fixedly for a long time, opposite of a brief look.)
Колокации
peek inside
|peek out
|peek through
|peek at
Теми
daily life
|perception
|privacy
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She peeked through the curtain to see who was outside.
- He peeked at the surprise gift before his birthday.
- The children peeked into the room to watch the movie.
- I peeked over the fence to see the garden.
- We peeked around the corner to check if it was safe.
Примери за учащи
- I peeked at the box on the table.
- She peeked through the window.
- He peeked into the bag.
- They peeked at the cake.
- We peeked around the door.
Съществително
A2
action
2
A quick or secret look
A very short and sometimes secret look at something.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'peek' (look) with 'peak' (mountain top) in writing.
Синоними
glance (A short look, not necessarily secretive.)
Антоними
gaze (A long and steady look, opposite of brief.)
Колокации
take a peek
|sneak a peek
|quick peek
Теми
daily life
|perception
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She took a quick peek at her phone during the meeting.
- He had a sneak peek of the new movie.
- We got a first peek at the latest fashion trends.
- Can I have a peek at your notes?
- The kids wanted a peek inside the box.
Примери за учащи
- I took a peek at the letter.
- He had a peek in the bag.
- She gave me a quick peek.
- We got a sneak peek of the car.
- They took a peek into the room.
Граматика
Речникова форма
peek
IPA
GB/pˈik/
US/pˈik/
Срички и ударение
peek (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (peek)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: peek
Verb
- Base: peek
- 3rd Person Singular: peeks
- Present Participle: peeking
- Past: peeked
Семейство думи
Forms
peeks
verb
peeking
verb
peeked
verb
Related words
peeker
noun
peekaboo
noun
Изрази
sneak a peek
1/snˈik ə pˈik/
idiom
informal
Quick secret look without permission
To look quickly at something that you are not supposed to see.
Примери
- I managed to sneak a peek at my presents before Christmas morning.
- She sneaked a peek at the test answers when the teacher wasn’t looking.
take a peek
1/tˈeɪk ə pˈik/
fixed phrase
Take a quick look
To look quickly at something for a short time.
Примери
- Come and take a peek at this new painting I bought.
- He took a peek inside the box to see what was there.
sneak peek
1/snˈik pˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
Early look before release
A quick look at something before most people can see it.
Примери
- The trailer gives us a sneak peek at the next season.
- Here's a sneak peek of my new book.
sneak peek
2/snˈik pˈik/
fixed phrase
Early preview before release
An early and short look at something before it is shown to everyone.
Примери
- Fans got a sneak peek of the new movie trailer online.
- The magazine offered a sneak peek of next season’s fashion.