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 overlook overlook /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊk/

noun

  1. A high place affording a good view  ( overlook )
    a high place affording a good view
     The scenic overlook provided breathtaking views of the entire valley below.
    The scenic overlook provided breathtaking views of the entire valley below.

verb

  1. () Look past, fail to notice  ( overlook )
    look past, fail to notice
      Don't overlook the small details; they can make a big difference in the final outcome.
    Don't overlook the small details; they can make a big difference in the final outcome.
  2. () Be oriented in a certain direction  ( look out over , look across , look out on , overlook )
    be oriented in a certain direction
     The house looks out on a tennis court
    The house looks out on a tennis court
     The apartment overlooks the Hudson
    The apartment overlooks the Hudson
  3. () Leave undone or leave out  ( drop , omit , overleap , leave out , miss , neglect , overlook , pretermit )
    leave undone or leave out
     How could I miss that typo?
    How could I miss that typo?
     The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten
    The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten
  4. Watch over  ( overlook )
    watch over
     I am overlooking her work
    I am overlooking her work
  5. Look down on  ( dominate , overlook , overtop , command )
    look down on
     The villa dominates the town
    The villa dominates the town