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Added 9 October 2026

overlook

/ˈəʊvəˌlʊk/ noun

In Latin: omittō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about overlook at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A high place affording a good view.

verb

Look past, fail to notice.
Be oriented in a certain direction.
The house looks out on a tennis court
Leave undone or leave out.
How could I miss that typo?

Origin

Inherited from Middle English overloken. From Middle English overloken; equivalent to over- + look.

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