Cool MateMeaning of Overlook
to fail to see or notice something
In simple words: To not notice something or to ignore it.
Overlook in a sentence
- From the hilltop, you can overlook the entire city in the distance.
- It's easy to overlook small mistakes when you're in a hurry.
- The balcony was designed to overlook the beautiful garden below.
- She failed to overlook the instructions carefully, resulting in errors.
- The hotel room's large windows overlook the ocean.
- We must not overlook the significance of this discovery.
How to use Overlook
Commonly used when referring to missed details or ignoring responsibilities. Appropriate in both written and spoken English. Generally not used in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
overlook + object
Memory hint
Think of a bird's eye view — it can overlook the whole landscape.
Related words
Collocations with Overlook
- completely
- entirely
- largely
- cannot
- cannot afford to
- should not
- be easily overlooked
- something should not be overlooked
- completely
- entirely
- largely
- cannot
- cannot afford to
- should not
- be easily overlooked
- something should not be overlooked
Synonyms for Overlook
- miss
- turn a blind eye (to something)
- pass over
Opposites of Overlook
Common mistakes with Overlook
- 'Overlook' used as a noun instead of a verb.
- Confusing 'overlook' with 'oversee', which means to supervise.
- Using 'overlook' with an incorrect preposition (e.g. 'overlook at something').
Overlook appears in
Overlook in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يتجاهل، يطل على
يعني إنك ما لاحظت شي أو تجاهلته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উপেক্ষা করা, নজর এড়িয়ে যাওয়া
কোনো কিছু খেয়াল না করা বা এড়িয়ে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
übersehen, überblicken
Etwas nicht bemerken oder es ignorieren.
- SpanishEspañol
Pasar por alto, Ignorar, Ver
No darse cuenta de algo o ignorarlo.
- Persianفارسی
نادیده گرفتن، مشرف بودن
یعنی چیزی رو نبینی یا بهش توجه نکنی.
- FrenchFrançais
Dominer, surplomber, ignorer
Ne pas remarquer quelque chose ou l'ignorer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नज़रअंदाज़ करना, ऊपर से देखना
किसी चीज़ को नोटिस न करना या उसे अनदेखा करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Ignorare, Sovrastare
Non accorgersi di qualcosa o far finta di niente. Può anche voler dire guardare qualcosa da un punto più alto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ignorar, Ter vista para
Não prestar atenção em algo ou ter uma vista sobre um lugar.
- RussianРусский
пропустить, упустить, смотреть с высоты
Не заметить что-то или проигнорировать.
- Urduاردو
نظر انداز کرنا، نظر انداز ہونا
کسی چیز کو نوٹس نہ کرنا یا اسے نظر انداز کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
忽略, 俯视
没注意到某事，或者故意不理会。
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Overlook
What does Overlook mean?
To not notice something or to ignore it.
What is the definition of Overlook?
to fail to see or notice something
How do you use Overlook in a sentence?
From the hilltop, you can overlook the entire city in the distance.
Can you give another example of Overlook?
It's easy to overlook small mistakes when you're in a hurry.
What are synonyms for Overlook?
Common alternatives include miss, turn a blind eye (to something), pass over.
What is the opposite of Overlook?
Opposite meanings include notice, acknowledge, spot.
What words go with Overlook?
It commonly pairs with completely, entirely, largely, cannot, cannot afford to, should not, be easily overlooked, something should not be overlooked, completely, entirely, largely, cannot, cannot afford to, should not, be easily overlooked, something should not be overlooked.
What are common mistakes when using Overlook?
'Overlook' used as a noun instead of a verb. Confusing 'overlook' with 'oversee', which means to supervise. Using 'overlook' with an incorrect preposition (e.g. 'overlook at something').
How do you pronounce Overlook?
US: /["/ˌəʊvərˈlʊk/","/ˌəʊvərˈlʊks/","/ˌəʊvərˈlʊkt/","/ˌəʊvərˈlʊkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/","/ˌəʊvəˈlʊks/","/ˌəʊvəˈlʊkt/","/ˌəʊvəˈlʊkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Overlook?
Commonly used when referring to missed details or ignoring responsibilities. Appropriate in both written and spoken English. Generally not used in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Overlook?
"Overlook" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.