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🇬🇧 Glance meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

noun
A glance is when you look at something very quickly, just for a moment, and then look away without staring.

💬 Example Sentences

My teacher gave my 47 pencil shavings a glance and quietly handed me the broom of shame.
A single glance at my hair in the morning mirror told me it had lost the war against the pillow.
One quick glance at my messy room made Mom say, "Nope," and close the door.
I gave my little sister a glance that said, "Don’t you tell on me," and she gave one back that said, "Pay me in candy."
Astronauts can only get a quick glance at Earth from space before the spaceship window view changes because they’re orbiting so fast—about 17,000 miles per hour!

📖 Mini Story

On the crowded train, she stole a glance at the small boy playing with a paper boat. One glance showed fear; another glance showed trust. His soft glance met hers; a third glance passed to the dog by his feet. Each was quick, warm, a promise. At the stop, a final glance kept them smiling as they left.

🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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