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overlooking
o·ver·look O0186300 (ō′vər-lo͝ok′)tr.v. o·ver·looked, o·ver·look·ing, o·ver·looks 1. a. To look over or at from a higher place: We overlooked the valley from the cliff.b. To afford a view over: The tower overlooks the sea.2. a. To fail to notice or consider; miss: Even the editor overlooked this error.b. To ignore deliberately or indulgently; disregard: I'll overlook that remark if you leave now.3. Archaic a. To look over; examine: overlook a manuscript for errors.b. To manage; supervise: overlook farm hands.n. (ō′vər-lo͝ok′) An elevated place that affords an extensive view: a scenic overlook.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | overlooking - used of a height or viewpoint; "a commanding view of the ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the countryside"; "the balcony overlooking the ballroom"commanding, dominatinghigh - (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high'); "a high mountain"; "high ceilings"; "high buildings"; "a high forehead"; "a high incline"; "a foot high" |
overlooking
Related to overlooking: reassess, prioritise, jeers, hitherto, straight away, stirred upSynonyms for overlookingadj used of a height or viewpointSynonymsRelated Words |