overlook
verb
over·look
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overlooked;
overlooking;
overlooks
Definition of overlook
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to look over : inspect
took down a map and overlooked it— Eileen Duggan
2a
: to look down upon from above
do not like living near water, and prefer not to be overlooked— G. W. B. Huntingford
b
: to rise above or afford a view of
the mountains that overlook the village
3a
: to look past : miss
whose sharpened senses overlook nothing— Richard Semon
b
: ignore sense 1
learned to overlook her boyfriend's minor faults
c
: excuse sense 2
minor misdemeanors may sometimes be overlooked — Punch
4
: superintend, oversee
The chaperones will overlook the students' behavior on the field trip.
5
: to look on with the evil eye : bewitch
a baby that has been overlooked will begin to pine away— F. G. Cassidy
overlook
noun
over·look
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Definition of overlook (Entry 2 of 2)
: a place from which one may look down on a scene below
plenty of overlooks and trails— Thelma H. Bell
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Examples of overlook in a Sentence
Verb
The detective overlooked an important clue. Such a crime should not be overlooked. The quarterback was overlooked by other teams. the mountains that overlook the village We rented a suite that overlooks the lake.Noun
just down the road there's a great overlook where you can get a panoramic view of the valley below
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The same can be said for Mauritius’s neighbors — Rodrigues, Réunion, Madagascar, Seychelles, and Comoros and Mayotte — which all float in the Indian Ocean and have local cuisines that are often overlooked. — Khushbu Shah, Washington Post, "The islands of the Indian Ocean aren’t known for their food. A new cookbook aims to change that.," 26 Aug. 2019 The latter gave me the opportunity to spotlight some of the local mom-and-pop establishments in Northeast Ohio that are sometimes overlooked. — Greg Burnett, cleveland.com, "Calling All Readers: Cleveland native wants to share life and culture of this city," 17 Aug. 2019 But the biggest gotcha might be a small detail that's been overlooked by many consumers eager to bank an extra $125: The pool of money to fund the payments is topped at $31 million. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, "That $125 payment from Equifax? You shouldn't count on it," 31 July 2019 In anticipation of the anxiety that’s typically generated by the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week programming, here are a few things about sharks that are often overlooked. — Gavin Naylor, The Conversation, "Shark Week looms, but don’t panic," 25 July 2019 Mental health is something that is often overlooked with very few noticeable symptoms. — Nick Baumgardner, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan football's Josh Gattis defends Jim Harbaugh's respect for mental health," 21 July 2019 To tell stories that have been overlooked is exciting as a filmmaker. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, "Korean War to Get Indie Film Treatment With Brutal Drama 'A Bitter Front' (Exclusive)," 16 July 2019 Alyssa Nassner Amazon Prime Day may be known for its Black Friday-like deals on everything from small appliances to home tech, but there’s one category that is often overlooked: children’s gear. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Don’t miss these Prime Day deals on baby and kid gear," 15 July 2019 Eggplant is one of those vegetables with a seasonality that is often overlooked. — Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, "This Rent Week Eggplant Dip is Absolutely an Acceptable Dinner," 10 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In addition, residents can enjoy the private overlook that is accessible only to those who live there, with the ability to host friends and family on the expansive deck boasting unparalleled views of the Tenmile Range. — Kelli Williams, The Denver Post, "Your new oasis awaits at Uptown 240, an amenity-rich community located in Dillon," 29 Aug. 2019 There’s no driving down to the beach, and that was our primary way of getting people off the face of the overlook. — Anna Bauman, Detroit Free Press, "Don't get stuck at Sleeping Bear sand dunes. It could cost you thousands.," 24 July 2019 At the edge of the overlook is nothing but air; 3,000 feet down runs the largest rapid on the Colorado River. — Joe Yogerst, National Geographic, "Everything to know about Grand Canyon National Park," 15 Mar. 2019 From scenic overlooks, historic landmarks, and towering bluffs, there is a lot to see. — Molly Korzenowski, Twin Cities, "7 great east metro bike trails that provide an escape into nature," 29 July 2019 Horseshoe Bend, a spectacular overlook of red sandstone and river just outside Grand Canyon National Park, was once a serene picnic spot. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, "How National Parks Are Faring in the Age of Instagram," 26 July 2019 Grandad Bluff, La Crosse The city of La Crosse and the Mississippi River are spread out below this park, which is really just an overlook on top of a 600-foot bluff. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Some of Wisconsin’s best parks are small county and city ones," 27 June 2019 Visitors park here and walk into Thompson to the overlook. — Peter Marteka, courant.com, "A view with three trees and so much more on top of Bull Hill in Thompson," 7 June 2019 The track chair program takes guests on a 1.5 mile loop on the Bay View Trail, which goes through a meadow, past some historic farms and up a bluff to an overlook of Lake Michigan. — Aj Willingham, CNN, "A sweet safety idea, a rockin' children's book and some great goat news," 13 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'overlook.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for overlook
overlook
verb
English Language Learners Definition of overlook
: to fail to see or notice (something)
: to pay no attention to (something)
: to not consider (someone) for a job, position, promotion, etc.
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