Glimpse Song by Singable Words
4th Grade Vocab

What is Glimpse?

A secret word awaits, hidden in the depths of the language. Are you ready to uncover its meaning? It’s a word that will surprise, intrigue, and perhaps even challenge you. Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a vocabulary journey like no other.

What does glimpse mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video.

Glimpse

/ˈglim(p)s/
Glimpse is a momentary or partial view. A brief look, a glance, or to catch side of. The opposite is to stare and to gaze.

Word Background

Imagine you’re trying to see a shooting star. You quickly glance at the sky and catch a brief sight of it. That quick look is a glimpse.

A glimpse is a short, quick look at something. It’s like a tiny peek or a fleeting glance. For example, you might catch a glimpse of a bird flying by, or a glimpse of the moon through the clouds.

A glimpse is often unexpected and short-lived, but it can be memorable. It’s like a little moment captured in time.

Example Sentence

I caught a glimpse of a rainbow in the sky.

Activity

Can You Catch a Glimpse?

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What is the closest synonym for “glimpse”?

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Which sentence correctly uses the word “glimpse”?

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The opposite of a “glimpse” would be:

Your score is

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