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Do not overlook the small clue in the sentence.
What does Overlook mean?
Overlook means to miss noticing something or view from above.
Dictionary definition
To fail to notice something, or to look over an area from above.
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Overlook in a sentence
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The hilltop path overlooks the lake.
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Careful readers review details so they do not overlook important evidence.
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Overlook
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oh · ver · look · strongest beat: look
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WordOverlook.
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MeaningOverlook means to miss noticing something or view from above.
ExampleExample: Do not overlook the small clue in the sentence.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- oh · ver · look
- Strongest beat
- look
- Ending
- look
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on look.
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Synonyms
Words like Overlook
missUse when something is not noticed.
viewUse when seeing an area from a higher place.
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Base word
overlook
verb
overlooked
Failed to notice or looked over in the past.
verb
overlooking
Missing or viewing from above now.
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