peek
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- pronunciation:
- pik
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Homophone Note
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
peeks, peeking, peeked |
definition 1: |
to look quickly or furtively, often through a small opening or from a hiding place; glance; peep.
The child peeked at her mother from behind the curtain.- similar words:
- peep, pry
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definition 2: |
to appear briefly or to a slight degree, as if emerging from hiding.
The sun peeked from behind the clouds.- similar words:
- peep, peer
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related words: |
glance, look |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a quick or furtive look.
I got just a peek at the newspaper before dinner.Can we take a quick peek at the baby while he's sleeping?- similar words:
- peep
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related words: |
blink, glance, glimpse, look |
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The words
peek and
peak (the top of something) sound alike but have different meanings.