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overlook

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈlʊk ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

view from above

To look down on something from a higher position, often a scenic overlook or a balcony. It can also mean to fail to notice or consider something.

Synonyms

neglect, observe, survey

Examples of usage

  • He stood on the overlook and gazed at the breathtaking view below.
  • She tended to overlook the small details in her rush to finish the project.
Context #2 | Noun

hotel room with a view

A room in a hotel or a house that has a view, especially a scenic one.

Synonyms

room with a view, scenic room, view room

Examples of usage

  • We booked the overlook room for our anniversary to enjoy the sunset.

Translations

Translations of the word "overlook" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ignorar

🇮🇳 अनदेखा करना

🇩🇪 übersehen

🇮🇩 mengabaikan

🇺🇦 ігнорувати

🇵🇱 ignorować

🇯🇵 見落とす

🇫🇷 ignorer

🇪🇸 ignorar

🇹🇷 görmezden gelmek

🇰🇷 무시하다

🇸🇦 تجاهل

🇨🇿 přehlédnout

🇸🇰 prehliadnuť

🇨🇳 忽视

🇸🇮 spregledati

🇮🇸 hunsa

🇰🇿 елемеу

🇬🇪 გადაიხედოს

🇦🇿 gözardı etmək

🇲🇽 ignorar

Etymology

The word 'overlook' originated in the 16th century, combining 'over' and 'look'. It initially referred to physically looking down from a high place. Over time, it gained the additional meaning of failing to notice something. The term 'overlook' has been commonly used in the English language for centuries, evolving to encompass both literal and figurative senses.

See also: look, lookalike, looking, lookout, onlooker, onlookers, outlook, overlooked.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,026, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.