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Synonyms & antonyms

gliff Synonyms & Antonyms

/ɡlɪf/

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Gliff as a Noun

1

A quick glance.

2

An unexpected view of something startling.

3

A sudden fright.

4

A short moment.

Gliff as a Verb

1

To glimpse.

Word Forms & Grammar

gliff (plural gliffs)

gliff (third-person singular simple present gliffs, present participle gliffing, simple past and past participle gliffed)

Words That Rhyme With Gliff

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Origin of Gliff

Compare Middle English glyffen (“to give a glancing look; to become startled or frightened”).

Gliff in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ɡlɪf/
MeaningA quick glance
Pluralgliffs
Verb formsgliffs, gliffing, gliffed

Questions People Ask About Gliff

Is gliff a noun or a verb?

Gliff is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of gliff?

The plural of gliff is gliffs.

What is the past tense of gliff?

The past tense of gliff is gliffed. The present participle is gliffing.