Peep vs Peer vs Glimpse - English In A Minute

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'Peep', 'peer' and 'glimpse' are all verbs of sight

that mean 'look at something', but are used

in different situations. Let's look at some examples:

'My friend peeped at my test answers.'

This verb means

'to look at something quickly and secretively'.

'I peered at the document trying to understand it.'

'Peer' means 'to look at something intently

or carefully in detail'. It can also be used in another way.

'I was peering at the clock in the distance.'

This example means that I had difficulty reading

the clock. Maybe the clock was very small

or I have bad eyesight.

'I glimpsed the sunlight through the trees.'

'Glimpse' means 'to see something for a short time'

or 'to only see part of something'.

We often use 'glimpse' as a noun with the verb 'catch'.

For example, 'I caught a glimpse of Phil as

he left the office.' Bye, everyone.