peek

//piːk//
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Verb

peekInfinitive
peekPresent tense
peekedPast tense
peekedPast participle
peekingPresent participle
peeksThird-person singular
1

To look quickly or secretly at something, often through a small opening or from a hidden place.

She peeked through the window to see who was outside.

2

To be just visible; to appear partially.

The sun peeked through the clouds.

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Noun

peekSingular
peeksPlural
1

A quick or secret look at something.

She took a quick peek at the letter.

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