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Side-Glance
Description:
The term "side-glance" refers to a quick, often furtive, look or gaze sideward. It implies a momentary shift of the eyes in a different direction, typically done discreetly.
Possible Parts of Speech:
- Noun: A brief gaze or look in a sideward direction.
- Verb: To cast a quick sideward glance or look.
Possible Senses and Usages:
Noun:
- Avoidance: In social situations, a side-glance might be used as a way to avoid direct eye contact or to convey subtle messages without speaking.
- Curiosity: A side-glance can also indicate curiosity or interest in something happening nearby.
- Flirting: When used in a romantic context, a side-glance can be a flirtatious signal.
Verb:
- Observation: The act of side-glancing at someone's reaction during a conversation can help in assessing their true thoughts or feelings.
- Suspicion: The detective side-glanced at the suspect, suspecting there might be something the person was hiding.
Sample Sentences:
Noun:
- During the meeting, she couldn't help but give him a side-glance, wondering what he thought of her presentation.
- With a quick side-glance, she noticed her best friend winking mischievously from across the room.
Verb:
- The cat side-glanced at the shiny object, trying to decide if it was worth investigating.
- As he was telling his story, he side-glanced at his friends to see if they believed him.
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