overlook

Meaning

to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above

to fail to notice or consider; to ignore; to have a view over something from above

to fail to notice something; to have a view from above

Example Sentences

It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.

Don't overlook the small details in your work.

She overlooked an important detail in the contract.

Example Expressions

to overlook mistakes

Synonyms

miss, ignore, neglect, disregard, supervise

Entry 1

miss, ignore, neglect, disregard

Entry 2

ignore, miss, disregard, neglect

Entry 3

miss, ignore, disregard, supervise, neglect

Antonyms

notice, observe, detect, recognize, consider, acknowledge

Entry 1

notice, observe, detect, recognize

Entry 2

notice, observe, consider, acknowledge

Entry 3

notice, observe

Collocations

easily overlook, completely overlook, tend to overlook, often overlook, accidentally overlook, overlook details, overlook importance, overlook opportunity, overlook a detail, overlook a mistake, overlook the sea, overlooking the city

Entry 1

easily overlook, completely overlook, tend to overlook, often overlook, accidentally overlook

Entry 2

easily overlook, completely overlook, overlook details, overlook importance, overlook opportunity

Entry 3

overlook a detail, overlook a mistake, overlook the sea, overlooking the city