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Glance

ɡlæns
Zeer Veelvoorkomend
~ 2100
~ 2100
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Glance -

To look briefly or quickly

Voorbeeld: She glanced at her watch to check the time.
Gebruik: informalContext: everyday situations
Opmerking: Commonly used to indicate a quick or casual look.

To bounce off a surface at an angle

Voorbeeld: The ball glanced off the wall and rolled into the corner.
Gebruik: formalContext: sports or physics discussions
Opmerking: Used in the context of physical objects or phenomena.

To touch lightly or graze something

Voorbeeld: The car's mirror barely glanced the side of the building.
Gebruik: formalContext: describing physical contact
Opmerking: Implies a superficial or slight contact.

Synoniemen van Glance

glance

A quick or brief look.
Voorbeeld: She gave him a quick glance before looking away.
Opmerking:

peek

To look quickly or furtively, often with the intention of not being seen.
Voorbeeld: He took a quick peek at the document on her desk.
Opmerking: Peek implies a more secretive or surreptitious look compared to a glance.

glimpse

A brief or fleeting view or sight of something.
Voorbeeld: I caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees.
Opmerking: Glimpse suggests a momentary or incomplete view, often of something that is partially hidden.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Glance

At first glance

This phrase means the initial impression or understanding of something without looking deeply into it.
Voorbeeld: At first glance, the problem seemed simple, but it turned out to be quite complex.
Opmerking: It emphasizes the first impression rather than a quick look or a passing glance.

Steal a glance

To take a quick look at someone or something, usually discreetly or secretly.
Voorbeeld: She tried to steal a glance at the mysterious man sitting across the room.
Opmerking: It implies a deliberate, sneaky action of looking rather than a casual or unintentional glance.

In passing

Refers to something mentioned briefly or casually while talking about something else.
Voorbeeld: He mentioned it in passing during our conversation.
Opmerking: It suggests a brief mention or glance at something without focusing on it specifically.

Cursory glance

A quick and brief look at something without paying much attention to details.
Voorbeeld: She gave the document a cursory glance before signing it.
Opmerking: It conveys a superficial or hasty examination, different from a thorough examination or study.

Sideways glance

A quick look to the side, often expressing suspicion, curiosity, or distrust.
Voorbeeld: He gave her a sideways glance, wondering what she was up to.
Opmerking: It involves a specific direction of looking (to the side) and often implies a hidden meaning or intent.

Catch someone's eye

To attract someone's attention or be noticed by someone.
Voorbeeld: The colorful display caught her eye as she walked past the store.
Opmerking: It involves actively drawing someone's attention, unlike a passive glance that may not be intentional.

Give someone the once-over

To look someone up and down quickly to form an impression or make a judgment about them.
Voorbeeld: The bouncer gave him the once-over before allowing him into the club.
Opmerking: It implies a more critical or evaluative glance compared to a casual or neutral look.

Out of the corner of one's eye

Refers to seeing something without looking directly at it, using peripheral vision.
Voorbeeld: She saw him leave out of the corner of her eye.
Opmerking: It involves seeing something indirectly, often without the full attention that a direct glance would require.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Glance

Check out

To check out means to look at with interest or curiosity.
Voorbeeld: He couldn't help but check out the new car in the showroom.
Opmerking: Checking out something implies a more deliberate observation, often with interest or admiration.

Eyeball

To eyeball something is to look at or inspect it carefully.
Voorbeeld: She eyeballed the pile of laundry, dreading the task ahead.
Opmerking: Eyeballing implies a more detailed or critical examination compared to a casual glance.

Scope out

To scope out means to examine, assess, or investigate a situation or location.
Voorbeeld: We need to scope out the competition before launching our new product.
Opmerking: Scoping out typically involves a more thorough and strategic observation than a simple glance.

Gawk

To gawk is to stare openly and rudely, often in a way that is considered impolite.
Voorbeeld: The tourists gawked at the towering skyscrapers in amazement.
Opmerking: Gawking implies a prolonged and often intense observation that goes beyond a quick glance.

Peer

To peer means to look closely or intently, especially when trying to see something clearly.
Voorbeeld: She peered through the window to get a better look at the parade.
Opmerking: Peering suggests a focused and sometimes prolonged gaze aimed at clarifying details or gaining better visibility.

Glance - Voorbeelden

She gave him a quick glance.
He took a glance at the report.
I couldn't help but steal a glance at her.

Grammatica van Glance

Glance - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: glance
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): glances
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): glance
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): glanced
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): glancing
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): glances
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): glance
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): glance
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
glance bevat 1 lettergrepen: glance
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈglan(t)s
glance , ˈglan(t)s (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Glance - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
glance: ~ 2100 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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