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Glimpsing

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To catch a brief or quick look at someone or something.

Example sentence: While walking through the crowded market, she couldn't help glimpsing a famous celebrity.

Sense 2:

Definition: To perceive or understand something, usually briefly or partially.

Example sentence: I kept glimpsing the significance of his words, but it took some time to fully comprehend their meaning.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: The act or instance of catching a brief look at someone or something.

Example sentence: The glimpsing of a shooting star is considered a fortunate occurrence by many.

Sense 2:

Definition: The act or instance of perceiving or understanding something, usually briefly or partially.

Example sentence: With a mere glimpsing of the problem, she quickly came up with a solution.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Of or relating to something that is fleeting or quickly seen.

Example sentence: The glimpsing moment of happiness she experienced was soon overshadowed by sadness.

Sense 2:

Definition: Of or relating to something that provides a limited or partial understanding.

Example sentence: The article only provided a glimpsing view of the complex political situation.

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