Word: glimpse

Associations

A "glimpse" is a quick look at something or a brief view. It often implies that the view is not complete or clear.

• Example 1: "I caught a glimpse of the sunset as I was driving." (This means I saw the sunset quickly while driving.)
• Example 2: "She gave me a glimpse of her painting." (This means she showed me a quick look at her painting, not all of it.)
• Example 3: "The movie provides a glimpse into the life of the artist." (This means the movie shows a brief view or insight into the artist's life.)

A well-known synonym for glimpse is "glance." The difference is that "glimpse" often implies seeing something briefly without intention, while "glance" usually suggests a quick look that is intentional.

Substitution

Other words that can be used instead of "glimpse" include:

• "Peek": Often suggests looking quickly at something while trying not to be seen.
• "Sight": More general, it can mean seeing something but does not imply the quickness of "glimpse."
• "Vision": Can imply seeing something clearly and for a longer time.

Deconstruction

The word "glimpse" comes from Middle English "glimsen," which means to shine or glow faintly. It has no prefixes or suffixes. Historically, it refers to seeing something that is not bright or clear, like a shadow or a faint light.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you had a glimpse of something interesting? What did you see?
• How would you feel if you only got a glimpse of a place or person you wanted to see clearly?
• Are there any situations where a glimpse is enough for you, or do you prefer to see things clearly?