overlook

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

  1. Fail to notice something.

    1. I did overlook a small error on the bill.
    2. It's easy to overlook mistakes when you're proofreading your own work because you read what you meant to write, not what is actually on the page.

  2. To ignore or pretend not to see something, often a minor fault or offense.

    1. The teacher chose to overlook his bad behavior today.
    2. Management decided to overlook the employee's tardiness this one time because of the extenuating circumstances.

  3. To have a view of something from above.

    1. Our balcony overlooks the ocean.
    2. The restaurant's terrace overlooks a beautiful garden, providing a scenic dining experience.

Synonyms

miss neglect disregard ignore oversee command view survey
overlook noun

  1. A place from which a person can look at something, especially at a beautiful view.

    1. We stopped at an overlook.
    2. The scenic overlook provided a breathtaking vista of the valley below, attracting many tourists.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overlook" in English means: Fail to notice something., To ignore or pretend not to see something, often a minor fault or offense., To have a view of something from above..

The phonetic transcription of "overlook" is /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overlook": miss, neglect, disregard, ignore, oversee, command, view, survey.

Example usage of "overlook": "I did overlook a small error on the bill.". More examples on the page.