overlook — to fail to notice or consider something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fail to notice or consider something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/
Example Sentences
- My boss tends to overlook my coffee breaks, probably because I work overtime every day.
- The penthouse overlooks the entire city, making the residents feel like urban gods.
- Students often overlook the importance of sleep, until they fall asleep in class.
overlook
VERB[/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/]
to fail to notice or consider something
The editor didn't overlook the tiny typo hiding in the last paragraph.
Don't overlook your outlook while reading the cookbook!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'overloken', combining the prefix 'over-' (above, across) with the verb 'look' (to see or observe). The sense of 'to fail to notice' developed from the earlier meaning of 'to look over or survey'.
Breakdown
over- (above, across) + look (to see, observe) = overlook
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📝Examples
“My boss tends to overlook my coffee breaks, probably because I work overtime every day.”
“The penthouse overlooks the entire city, making the residents feel like urban gods.”
“Students often overlook the importance of sleep, until they fall asleep in class.”
“The teacher decided to overlook the student's creative excuse about aliens stealing his homework.”
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