spy · see · flash · fleeting · momentary · quick · passing · corner · eye · sight · observe · detect · perceive · flicker · instant · blur · shadow · movement
catch a glimpsestare at
Look fixedly toward
scrutinize · contemplate · pore over · study · examine
IDEA.org / Words / catch a glimpse
Related — spot (Mark or location); glimpse (Fleeting view); glance (Brief, casual look); peek · notice · spy · see · flash · fleeting · momentary · quick · passing · corner
VISUAL DURATIONcatch a glimpse ≠ stare at Look fixedly toward; scrutinize · contemplate · pore over · study · examine
VISUAL CLARITY/COMPLETENESScatch a glimpse ≠ see clearly; behold · inspect
VISUAL SUCCESScatch a glimpse ≠ overlook Miss or commanding view; miss · lose sight of
idioms: time flies, hit the sack, seize the day, ring a bell, break a leg
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/catch_a_glimpse