How to Pronounce "look past"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈpæst
LUUK-PAST
lˈʊk/ /pˈɑːst
LUUK-PAHST
Definition
To deliberately ignore or forgive something, usually faults or mistakes, and focus on what is more important. It can also mean to not be affected by something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈpæst
British English
lˈʊk/ /pˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK-PAST
UK
LUUK-PAHST
Listen in Context
She chose to look past his mistake and gave him another chance.
Try to look past her shyness and see her kindness.
It's hard to look past that problem.
If we can look past our differences, we might become friends.