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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Is there a subtle difference in meaning?

Is there a subtle difference in meaning between:

to glance at something.

to take a glance at something.

to cast a glance at something.

to throw a glance at something.

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For example: 1. " This is the general expression, meaning you looked at her very briefly. 2.

— Anonymous

  • For example: 1.
  • " This is the general expression, meaning you looked at her very briefly.
  • 2.
  • , you look at her briefly.
  • 3.
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For example:


1. "I glanced at her." This is the general expression, meaning you looked at her very briefly.


2. "I took a glance at her." The implication here is that you previously were told about her, and now, out of curiosity, etc., you look at her briefly.


3. "I cast a glance at her." This is more literary in tone. The meaning could be the same as

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