B2verbacademic
US/ˌoʊ.vərˈlʊk/
UK/ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/
to fail to notice or consider something; also to have a view of a place from above
In context
Many studies overlook the role of parents in children's learning.
It is easy to overlook small spelling mistakes when you write quickly.
Our classroom overlooks a busy street in District 1.
Words that go with overlook
adverb + verb
- easily overlookedMental health is an issue that is easily overlooked in schools.
- often overlookedThe cost of school uniforms is often overlooked.
- completely overlookedHer early work was completely overlooked by other scholars.
verb + noun
- overlook the factCritics overlook the fact that the program helped thousands of students.
- overlook the importanceWe should not overlook the importance of practical skills.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The manager overlooks the whole project.Correct: The manager oversees the whole project.