Meaning & Definition of word "Overlook"
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Overlook
/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/
noun:
- 1. A place or position from which one can see something.
- Example: The scenic overlook provided a breathtaking view of the valley.
verb:
- 1. To fail to notice or consider something.
- Example: She overlooked several important details in the report.
- 2. To have a view from above or to have a commanding view of something.
- Example: The balcony overlooks the beautiful garden below.
- 3. To ignore or disregard something, often intentionally.
- Example: He chose to overlook the minor mistakes in her presentation.
Etymology
Middle English 'overloken', from 'over' + 'loken' (to look).
Common Phrases and Expressions
overlook the details:
To fail to notice specific parts of something important.
overlook someone's faults:
To disregard someone's mistakes or shortcomings.
Related Words
oversight:
The action of overseeing something, often implying a failure to notice.
oversee:
To supervise or be in charge of something.
Slang Meanings of overlook
Meaning: To not pay attention to someone or something important.
Example Sentence: He totally overlooked me at the party.
Meaning: To ignore something on purpose.
Example Sentence: She just overlooked his rudeness.