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peek Definition

peek (pēk)

intransitive verb

to glance or look quickly and furtively, esp. through an opening or from behind something

Etymology: ME piken < ?

noun

such a glance

peek Synonyms

peek

n.

peek Synonyms

peek

v.

glance, peep, glimpse; see look 2, see 1.

peek Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • sneak: Rip the wrap to sneak a peek, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
  • take: To take a sneak peek, click the link below.
  • have: Having a closer peek inside the shed building reveals a fully detailed interior.
  • get: However, you can get a peek into some of the most impressive ones.

Preposition: down

microscope: There will be plenty of chances to take a peek down the microscope and to try out experiments for yourself.

Preposition: through

window: Will a planning officer peek through the windows to check if someone is sleeping in the house for six months of the year?

Preposition: behind

scene: Prince's Trust 30th Birthday Concert - Take a peek behind the scenes of the Prince's Trust Concert with our backstage gallery.

Preposition: around

corner: Climb over, climb under, peek around the corner.

Adjective modifier

  • sneaky: Online Dating Hide behind a pot plant Wouldn't you love to grab a sneaky peek at your date?
  • quick: Here is a quick peek at what lies ahead.
  • fascinating: Backstage Tours A fascinating peek behind the scenes at the Northcott Theater.
  • exclusive: For in the exclusive peek at having a hidden.

Modifies a noun

inside: But peek inside and you'll discover a lively, energetic and thoroughly ambitious group.

Modifying Another Word

no: Test your knowledge of the rules... move over the white space below to reveal the answer... no peeking!

Noun used with modifier

sneak: To take a sneak peek, click the link below.

Preposition: under

hood: It is illegal to peek under the hood of this thing you have legally bought.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • through: The snow is an abstract tapestry of white with craggy black rocks peeking through.
  • out: Others are peeking out of their tent, having camped the night under the stars in the park.

Preposition: into

  • future: With an interior done in the main part by The Designers Republic, NY SUSHI gives us a peek into the future.
  • life: This is the place to be for an unprecedented peek into the life of the band.

Browse dictionary entries near peek

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