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at first glance

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ət ˌfɝst ˈɡlæns/ · UK /ət ˌfɜːst ˈɡlɑːns/

at first glance means: When you first look at something, before examining it carefully.

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When you first look at something, before examining it carefully.

  • At first glance, the rooms look identical.
  • The task seemed easy at first glance.
  • At first glance, I thought the painting was a photograph.

Similar words: at first sight, on first inspection

Common phrases: similar at first glance, simple at first glance

Questions about at first glance

What does at first glance mean?

When you first look at something, before examining it carefully.

What is at first glance in other languages?

Türkçe: ilk bakışta · Español: a primera vista · Français: à première vue · Deutsch: auf den ersten Blick · Italiano: a prima vista · 日本語: 一見すると

How do you pronounce at first glance?

In American English /ət ˌfɝst ˈɡlæns/; in British English /ət ˌfɜːst ˈɡlɑːns/.

How do you use at first glance in a sentence?

At first glance, the rooms look identical. The task seemed easy at first glance.

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