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Peek

usgb/piːk/Volume
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Secretive Action

Use 'peek' when implying a secretive or sneaky action, often to avoid getting caught.

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She peeked at the recipe while the chef wasn't looking.
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Brief Moment

'Peek' suggests a very brief moment of action, not a prolonged one.

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He quickly peeked outside before closing the curtains.
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Partial View

'Peek' often involves seeing only a part of something, not the whole.

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From behind the door, I could only peek at a part of the room.
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