What does "Overlook" mean?

have a view of, look out over

Synonym: ignoring, neglecting Opposite: noticing, acknowledging

"Overlook" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

And I got a penthouse overlooking Central Park made of gold.

— How I Met Your Mother S4E7

they'll overlook the 2.8.

— Black Mirror S3E1

♪ and at last here I am on the hill overlooking... ♪

— Breaking Bad S5E16

We overlooked our release form we were supposed to have you sign.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E10

WHEN ONE GAZES AT STARS HOLLOW, ONE CAN EASILY OVERLOOK A VITAL COMPONENT OF ITS BEAUTY, AND THAT'S THE HUMBLE, YET SPUNKY TWINKLE LIGHT.

— Gilmore Girls S2E17

I know that you have always felt overlooked, but no more.

— Gossip Girl S5E5

It's just, I don't want to overlook anything.

— Grey's Anatomy S2E13

something I might have overlooked

— Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

"Overlook" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 13 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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