glance over
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To look at something briefly without reading it carefully.
Literal meaning: To look briefly across something — mostly transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To read or examine something quickly without paying attention to every detail.
"She glanced over the contract before signing, but missed the crucial clause."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral
To look quickly at a person or place.
"He glanced over at his friend as the teacher read out the exam results."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in both spoken and written English. Often used when someone wants to check that something looks correct without reading every word. Also used for physically casting a brief glance across a space or scene.
Commonly used with
document report notes headline menu room
Forms
Base
glance over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
glances over
he/she/it
Past simple
glanced over
yesterday
Past participle
glanced over
have + pp
-ing form
glancing over
continuous
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