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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
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.
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?
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.
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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