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The trail offered glimpses of the river.
What does Glimpses mean?
Glimpses are quick looks or brief views.
Dictionary definition
Quick looks or brief views; also sees something for short moments.
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Glimpses in a sentence
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She glimpses the answer before the page turns.
hard
Short glimpses of sunlight appeared between the clouds.
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What does glimpses mean?
GLIMPSES means glimpses are quick looks or brief views.
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WordGlimpses.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGlimpses are quick looks or brief views.
ExampleExample: The trail offered glimpses of the river.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- glimp · siz
- Strongest beat
- glimp
- Ending
- siz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on glimp.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
staresLong steady looks.
ignoresFails to notice.
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Glimpses are quick looks or brief views.
Common mix-up
Glimpses is not the same as stares. Glimpses means glimpses are quick looks or brief views.
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Read this model sentence: She glimpses the answer before the page turns. Clue words: answer, page, turns. Underline clue words that show why glimpses fits instead of stares. Now write one new sentence that shows glimpses without using the word glimpses. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show glimpses?
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