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OVERLOOK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Overlook.

How to pronounce overlook:

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Overlook - as a noun

A high place affording a good view

Overlook - as a verb

Look past, fail to notice

Be oriented in a certain direction

Example: "The house looks out on a tennis court"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
look acrosslook out onlook out over

Leave undone or leave out

Example: "How could i miss that typo?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dropleave outmissneglectomitoverleappretermit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Look down on

Example: "The villa dominates the town"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commanddominateovertop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lie
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Watch over

Example: "I am overlooking her work"

Example Sentences

"Don't overlook the small details; they can make a big difference."
"The manager overlooked my mistakes and gave me another chance."
"If you climb to the top of the hill, you can overlook the entire city."
"I accidentally overlooked your email in my inbox; sorry for the delay."
"You shouldn't overlook the potential dangers of extreme sports."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERLOOK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overlook is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERLOOK has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is OVERLOOK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overlook is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERLOOK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is OVERLOOK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overlook is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERLOOK has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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