Definitions
- Referring to a quick look or brief view of something. - Describing a cursory examination or inspection of something. - Talking about a casual observation or assessment of something.
- Referring to a quick, furtive, or secretive look at something. - Describing a brief or partial view of something that is not intended to be seen. - Talking about a sneak peek or preview of something that is not yet available to the public.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve looking at something quickly.
- 2Both can be done discreetly or without drawing attention.
- 3Both can be used to gather information or assess a situation.
- 4Both can be used to satisfy curiosity or interest.
- 5Both can be done with the eyes or other senses.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Peek is more intense and secretive than glance.
- 2Purpose: Peek is often done to gain information or satisfy curiosity, while glance is more casual and may not have a specific purpose.
- 3Duration: Peek is usually shorter and more fleeting than glance.
- 4Connotation: Peek can have a negative connotation of being sneaky or intrusive, while glance is more neutral and can even have a positive connotation of being quick and efficient.
- 5Usage: Peek is more commonly used in informal contexts, while glance can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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Remember this!
Glance and peek are synonyms that both refer to a quick look at something. However, peek is more secretive and intense, often done to gain information or satisfy curiosity. In contrast, glance is more casual and neutral, and may not have a specific purpose or intention.
