C1
glance vs glimpse
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| glanceverb/ɡlæns/ | Meaning to look at something or someone very quickly | Goes with glance at | Example She glanced at her phone every few minutes during the meeting. |
| glimpsenoun/ɡlɪmps/ | Meaning a very short look at someone or something that you do not see clearly | Goes with catch a glimpse of | Example I caught a glimpse of the singer as she left the hotel. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The tour offers a of village traditions.