American English
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk̚/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
To fail to notice or consider something, usually by mistake.
As a noun, “overlook” is pronounced /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk̚/, with the main stress on the first syllable. As a verb, it is /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk̚/, with the main stress on the second syllable.
To fail to notice or consider something, usually by mistake.
I overlooked a typo in the report.
We overlooked an important detail.
This usually happens by accident. If you notice the problem but choose not to punish or criticize it, the word has a different meaning.
overlook an important detail · overlook a typo · overlook a problem
overlook + a detail/problem/mistake
overlook + the fact that + sentence
To have a view of a place from a building or room, usually from above.
Our hotel room overlooks the ocean.
The balcony overlooks the city.
The subject is usually a building, room, window, or balcony, not a person.
overlook the ocean · overlook the city · overlook the valley
a building/room + overlooks + a place
a room + overlooking + a place
To decide not to punish or criticize a mistake or bad action.
She decided to overlook the rude comment.
The manager agreed to overlook my late arrival.
This is a choice, not an accidental failure to notice something.
overlook a minor offense · overlook a mistake · overlook rude behavior · overlook a fault
overlook + a mistake/fault
choose to + overlook + a mistake/fault
A place where people stop to see a wide or beautiful view, especially from a high place.
We stopped at a scenic overlook.
The overlook offers a wide view of the valley.
In American English, this noun often means a viewpoint beside a road or in a park.
scenic overlook · roadside overlook · mountain overlook
stop at + an overlook
a + adjective + overlook