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glances

|glanc-es|

🇺🇸

/ɡlænsɪz/

🇬🇧

/ɡlɑːnsɪz/

(glance)

quick look

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adverb
glance	glances	glances	glanced	glanced	glancing	glancingly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'glance' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'glencen,' where 'glencen' meant 'to move quickly.'

Historical Evolution

'glencen' transformed into the modern English word 'glance' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move quickly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take a brief look.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a brief or hurried look.

He gave her a quick glance before leaving the room.

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Verb 1

to take a brief or hurried look.

She glances at her watch to check the time.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45