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overlook

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈoʊvərlʊk/ · UK /ˈəʊvəlʊk/

Forms: overlooks, overlooking, overlooked

overlook means: To fail to notice something or realize how important it is.

verb

FAIL TO NOTICEB2

To fail to notice something or realize how important it is.

  • I overlooked a small mistake.
  • Don't overlook the importance of regular sleep.
  • We had overlooked one detail in the plan.

How to use it: overlook the fact that… (We overlooked the fact that the shop closes early.)

Similar words: miss, fail to notice

Opposites: notice, spot

Common phrases: overlook a mistake, overlook something important, easily overlook something, overlook an error

VIEW FROM ABOVEB1

To have a view of a place from a higher position.

  • Our room overlooks the sea.
  • The castle overlooked a wide valley.
  • Do any of the balconies overlook the garden?

Similar words: look out over

Common phrases: overlook the sea, overlook a garden, overlook the valley

IGNORE A FAULTB2

To choose not to criticize or punish someone for a mistake or bad behavior.

  • I'll overlook your lateness this time.
  • She was willing to overlook his minor faults.
  • We cannot overlook such rude behavior.

Similar words: ignore, forgive, excuse

Opposites: punish, condemn

Common phrases: overlook a fault, overlook someone's behavior, overlook a mistake

Questions about overlook

What does overlook mean?

To fail to notice something or realize how important it is.

What is overlook in other languages?

Türkçe: gözden kaçırmak · Español: pasar por alto · Français: ne pas remarquer · Deutsch: übersehen · Italiano: non notare · 日本語: 見落とす

How do you pronounce overlook?

In American English /ˈoʊvərlʊk/; in British English /ˈəʊvəlʊk/.

How do you use overlook in a sentence?

I overlooked a small mistake. Don't overlook the importance of regular sleep.

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