peek
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- pronunciation:
- pik
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
peeks, peeking, peeked |
| definition: |
When you peek, you look at something for a short time or in secret.
I peeked through the window to see who was outside.Allie was told to close her eyes and not to peek while she waited to receive her secret gift.- similar words:
- peep
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| related words: |
glance, look |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A peek is a quick or secret look.
Lisa got a quick peek at her birthday present before her mother wrapped it.- similar words:
- peep
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| related words: |
glance, glimpse, look |
The words
peek and
peak (the top of something) sound alike but have different meanings.