26984 words

overlook

8 definitions • 9 examples
1
to provide a view of, especially from above:

Examples:

Our hotel room overlooked the harbour.
The house is surrounded by trees, so it's not overlooked at all (= it cannot be seen from any other buildings).
2
to fail to notice or consider something or someone:

Examples:

I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.
No one will be overlooked when we select players for the team.
3
to forgive or pretend not to notice something:

Examples:

I'm prepared to overlook his behaviour this time.
4
a place from where a person can look at something, especially at an area of natural beauty:

Examples:

There are lots of scenic overlooks along the road from New York to Montreal.
5
to have or give a view of something from above:

Examples:

Our hotel room overlooked the harbor.
6
to fail to notice something:

Examples:

His film was nominated for an Oscar, but Reiner himself was overlooked as best director.
7
To overlook is also to forgive bad behavior:

Examples:

We’ll overlook your absence this time, but don’t let it happen again.
8
a place that provides a good view of what is below, esp. an area of natural beauty

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