B2verblanguage
US/ɡlæns/
UK/ɡlɑːns/
to look at something or someone very quickly
In context
She glanced at her phone every few minutes during the meeting.
I only had time to glance through the report before class.
He glanced over his shoulder to check that nobody was following him.
Words that go with glance
verb + preposition
- glance atHe glanced at the clock and jumped out of bed.
- glance throughCould you glance through my essay before I send it?
- glance aroundShe glanced around the cafe for a free table.
- glance over your shoulderCyclists should glance over their shoulder before turning.
verb + adverb
- glance upHe glanced up from his book when I came in.
adverb + verb
- quickly glanceI quickly glanced at the menu and ordered noodles.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She glanced me and smiled.Correct: She glanced at me and smiled.