Glimpse and Gawk

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Glimpse verb - To take a quick or hasty look.

Usage example: just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere

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Gawk is an antonym for glimpse.

Nearby Words: glimpsed, glimpsing

Gawk verb - To look long and hard in wonder or surprise.

Usage example: couldn't help gawking at the exotically dressed guests in the hotel lobby

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Glimpse is an antonym for gawk.

Nearby Words: gawky, gawked, gawking

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