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glanced

/ɡlɑːnst/ /ɡlænst/

Meanings
verb
To look briefly (at something).

Examples :

"She glanced at her reflection as she passed the mirror."
action appearance

Related Words

Illustration relatively

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

Illustration windshield

windshield noun

/ˈwɪndʃiːld/

A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind and weather.

""The driver used a scraper to remove the ice from the windshield before driving to work." "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration disappearing

disappearing verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərɪŋ/

To vanish.

"The ice cream was disappearing quickly because everyone loved it. "

Illustration explicitly

explicitly adverb

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/ /ɛkˈsplɪsɪtli/

In an explicit manner.

"The teacher explicitly stated the rules for the school project, leaving no room for misunderstanding. "

Illustration momentarily

momentarily adverb

/ˈməʊmɛntɛɹɪlɪi/

(manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.

"The teacher will be momentarily out of the room. "

Illustration nutritious

nutritious adjective

/njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/

(of food or drink) Providing nutrients; healthy to eat.

"A balanced diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables because they are nutritious. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration interaction

interaction noun

/ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/

The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

"Be aware of interactions between different medications."

Illustration appearing

appearing verb

/əˈpɪəɹ.ɪŋ/

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

Illustration reflection

reflection noun

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

"The reflection in the window showed the changing colors of the sunset. "

Illustration incidental

incidental noun

[ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl]

Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.

"The incidental costs of the school trip, like snacks and souvenirs, added up quickly. "