peek
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- pronunciation:
- pik
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
peeks, peeking, peeked |
| definition: |
to look quickly or secretly.
I peeked through the keyhole to see who was in the room.- similar words:
- peep, pry
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| related words: |
glance, look |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a quick or secret look.
He took a peek at the newspaper before dinner.She got a peek at her present before her mother wrapped it.- similar words:
- peep
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| related words: |
glance, glimpse, look |
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The words
peek and
peak (the top of something) sound alike but have different meanings.