Word: GLIMPSE
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Definition of GLIMPSE
- A brief look, glance, or peek.
"I only got a glimpse of the car, so I can tell you the colour but not the registration number."
- A sudden flash.
- A faint idea; an inkling.
- To see or view briefly or incompletely.
"I have only begun to glimpse the magnitude of the problem."
- To appear by glimpses.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "glimpse" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "glimpse", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLIMPSE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GLIMPSE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GLIMPSE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GLIMPSE:
- # the glimpse effect
- # master of glimpse
- # playing with glimpse
- # in terms of glimpse
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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