👀overlook

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

Meaning

to fail to notice something; to have a view from above
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
to fail to notice or consider; to ignore; to have a view over something from above

Example Sentences

She overlooked an important detail in the contract.

It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.

Don't overlook the small details in your work.

Example Expressions

to overlook mistakes

Synonyms

miss, ignore, disregard, supervise, neglect
Entry 1
miss, ignore, disregard, supervise, neglect
Entry 2
miss, ignore, neglect, disregard
Entry 3
ignore, miss, disregard, neglect

Antonyms

notice, observe, detect, recognize, consider, acknowledge
Entry 1
notice, observe
Entry 2
notice, observe, detect, recognize
Entry 3
notice, observe, consider, acknowledge

Collocations

overlook a detail, overlook a mistake, overlook the sea, overlooking the city, easily overlook, completely overlook, tend to overlook, often overlook, accidentally overlook, overlook details, overlook importance, overlook opportunity
Entry 1
overlook a detail, overlook a mistake, overlook the sea, overlooking the city
Entry 2
easily overlook, completely overlook, tend to overlook, often overlook, accidentally overlook
Entry 3
easily overlook, completely overlook, overlook details, overlook importance, overlook opportunity

More Example Sentences

I unintentionally overlooked a small detail.

She unintentionally overlooked the deadline.

They unintentionally overlooked a key point.

He unintentionally overlooked the warning sign.

They unintentionally overlooked the main issue.

We unintentionally overlooked an important email.

We unintentionally overlooked the simplest solution.

I think the influence of cultural context has been overlooked here.

I understand that it might have been overlooked due to a busy schedule.

The positive impact that this change will bring should not be overlooked.

Related Vocabularies

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to make something clear; to explain

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