Peek
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Secretive Action
Use 'peek' when implying a secretive or sneaky action, often to avoid getting caught. 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. 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. From behind the door, I could only peek at a part of the room.