Pronunciation

/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To fail to notice or observe something, often unintentionally; to neglect or miss something important. For example: “I overlooked a few errors when proofreading my essay.”
• Verb: (v) To supervise or survey from above; to have a commanding view of something. For example: “The balcony provided an excellent overlook of the city skyline.”
• Noun: (n) A high point or vantage point from which one can survey or look down upon a landscape or scene. For example: “The castle’s battlements offered a stunning overlook of the surrounding countryside.”

Phrases

• “Overlook something/someone”: To not take notice of or forgive a mistake or fault. Example: “She decided to overlook his tardiness this time.”
• “From an overlook”: Describing a viewpoint that provides a panoramic or extensive view. Example: “We admired the sunset from the scenic overlook.”

Example Sentences

• Verb (neglect): “In their haste, they overlooked several key details in the contract.”
• Verb (supervise): “The manager oversees the daily operations of the company from her office on the top floor.”
• Noun: “The national park has several hiking trails that lead to breathtaking overlooks.”

Synonyms

• Verb (to neglect): Ignore, miss, neglect, disregard, omit, bypass.
• Verb (to supervise): Supervise, oversee, manage, direct, monitor, survey.
• Noun: Viewpoint, vantage point, scenic viewpoint, panorama.