overlook
overlook /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊk/
noun
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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
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()
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.
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()
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
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()
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
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Watch over
(
overlook
)
watch over
I am overlooking her work
I am overlooking her work
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Look down on
(
dominate
, overlook
, overtop
, command
)
look down on
The villa dominates the town
The villa dominates the town