Glance ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Glance ( verb )

To look quickly and briefly at something.

Origin:

Middle english glauncen, from old english glǣnsian to shine, glance; akin to old high german glanz glitter, latin glans acorn, greek klōros yellow.

Examples:

1. She glanced at her watch and saw that it was late.
2. He glanced at the menu and quickly made his choice.
3. I just glanced at the headline, I'll read the article later.
4. She glanced at me and smiled.
5. He glanced through the book and found what he was looking for.

(As a noun)

Glance ( noun )

To look quickly and briefly at something.

Origin:

Middle english glauncen, from old english glǣnsian to shine, glance; akin to old high german glanz glitter, latin glans acorn, greek klōros yellow.

Examples:

1. She glanced at her watch and saw that it was late.
2. He glanced at the menu and quickly made his choice.
3. I just glanced at the headline, I'll read the article later.
4. She glanced at me and smiled.
5. He glanced through the book and found what he was looking for.