overlook
word
/ˈoʊvɝˌɫʊk/
OH-vur-luuk
/ˈəʊvɜːˌlʊk/
OH-vuh-luuk
Definition
To fail to notice something, especially by accident; or to have a view looking down from above.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally. Can mean to miss noticing something (often unintentionally), or to have a view over a place. Common collocations: 'overlook an error', 'overlook the city'. Not the same as 'oversee' (supervise).
Spanish: pasar por alto - tener vista aPortuguese (BR): ignorar - deixar de notar - ter vista paraPortuguese (PT): ignorar - deixar de notar - ter vista paraChinese (Simplified): 忽视 - 俯瞰Chinese (Traditional): 忽視 - 俯瞰Hindi: नज़रअंदाज़ करना - ऊपर से देखनाArabic: يتغاضى عن - يطل علىBengali: অবহেলা করা - চোখ এড়ানো - উপরে থেকে দেখাRussian: пропустить (не заметить) - игнорировать - выходить (на, о виде)Japanese: 見落とす - 見下ろすVietnamese: bỏ qua - nhìn ra (từ trên cao)Korean: 간과하다 - 내려다보다Turkish: gözden kaçırmak - tepeden bakmakUrdu: نظر انداز کرنا - اوپر سے دیکھناIndonesian: mengabaikan - menghadap
Example Sentences
I overlooked a mistake in my homework.
basic
The hotel room overlooks the ocean.
basic
Try not to overlook any important details.
basic
It’s easy to overlook small problems when you’re busy.
natural
Her apartment overlooks a beautiful garden.
natural
We can't afford to overlook these issues anymore.
natural