overlook

/ˈoʊvərˌlʊk/

Definitions

1. noun

a place or viewpoint from which something can be seen or observed

“The hotel’s top floor provided a beautiful overlook of the city skyline.”

2. verb

to fail to notice or attend to something; to neglect or disregard

“She overlooked the warning signs and got lost in the woods.”

3. verb

to look out over something, especially from a high place

“We went to the top of the hill to overlook the valley below.”

Synonyms

  • panorama
  • prospect
  • view

Antonyms

  • hide
  • obscure