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glances

The correct spelling is glances.

How to pronounce glances

/ˈɡlɑːnsɪz/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡlɑːnsɪz/

Say it like: Gla-nse-s

The correct spelling is glances. A brief or cursory look. For example: "copper glance"

Usage Examples

copper glance

She glanced at her reflection as she passed the mirror.

The spring sunlight was glancing on the water of the pond.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A brief or cursory look.
  2. 2.A deflection.
  3. 3.A stroke in which the ball is deflected to one side.
  4. 4.A sudden flash of light or splendour.
  5. 5.An incidental or passing thought or allusion.

verb

  1. 1.To look briefly (at something).
  2. 2.To graze a surface.
  3. 3.To sparkle.
  4. 4.To move quickly, appearing and disappearing rapidly; to be visible only for an instant at a time; to move interruptedly; to twinkle.
  5. 5.To strike and fly off in an oblique direction; to dart aside.

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