Words / B1

GLAHNS/ɡlɑːns/

To glance is to look quickly: glance at the graph; glance up. As a noun: a glance; at a glance (immediately obvious). Glimpse is even briefer and often unintentional. Stare is the opposite in duration. Exam tip: glance at the title and axes first in Task 1.

Meaning

To look quickly; as a noun, a quick look (at a glance).

Examples

• “Glance at the graph before you write the overview.”
• “At a glance the table looks balanced, but the totals are wrong.”

Good to know

glance at; a glance; at a glance. Briefer: glimpse. Longer: stare. Exam: glance at axes first. Noun and verb.

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