look
to direct your eyes toward something.
The sentence uses “glance” in context.
see
to notice or become aware of something with the eyes.
The sentence uses “notice” in context.
What Is the Difference?
The words overlap, but they are not interchangeable in every sentence. Compare each definition and choose the word whose nuance matches your intended meaning.
Quick Choice
- Choose look when you mean: to direct your eyes toward something.
- Choose see when you mean: to notice or become aware of something with the eyes.