This means to look at something very fast, not for a long time. You see it with your eyes for a short moment.
She glanced at her watch and smiled.
He glanced out the window quickly.
This is when you look at something very fast for a short time. It is a short look, not long or detailed.
He took a glance at the menu.
A quick glance showed the book was old.
This meaning is when light or something else hits a surface and bounces off at a small angle. It often makes a quick shine or flash.
The sun glanced off the water surface.
Light glanced from the mirror quickly.
This means to touch or hit something lightly, usually at an angle. It does not hit hard or straight on.
The ball glanced off his shoulder.
The car glanced the wall lightly.
This use means to look at writing or other things quickly without studying every detail. It is a fast check.
She glanced through the report fast.
He glanced at the letter before reading.
This means a quick look that shows emotion or feeling. It can show surprise, hope, fear, or other feelings with the eyes.
He gave me a quick glance of surprise.
There was a glance of hope in her eyes.
This use means to move or pass quickly and lightly over something, often with little attention. It can describe movement or looking.
The stone glanced over the water’s surface.
Her eyes glanced around the room nervously.
