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overlook

The correct spelling is overlook.

How to pronounce overlook

/əʊvəˈlʊk/
noun

IPA: /əʊvəˈlʊk/

Say it like: Ove-rloo-k

The correct spelling is overlook. A vista or point that gives a beautiful view. For example: "Our hotel room overlooks the lake."

Usage Examples

Our hotel room overlooks the lake.

These errors were overlooked by the proofreaders.

I’m not willing to overlook such bad behaviour.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A vista or point that gives a beautiful view.

verb

  1. 1.To offer a view (of something) from a higher position.
  2. 2.To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it.
  3. 3.To pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.
  4. 4.To look down upon (something) from a place that is over or above.
  5. 5.To supervise, oversee; to watch over.

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