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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.