Top synonyms for “overlook”: command, dominate, drop, leave out, look across, look out on, look out over, miss, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a high place affording a good view
- (verb)leave undone or leave out“How could I miss that typo?”
- (verb)watch over“I am overlooking her work”
- (verb)look past, fail to notice
- (verb)look down on“The villa dominates the town”
- (verb)be oriented in a certain direction“The house looks out on a tennis court”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "overlook"?
Common synonyms for "overlook" include command, dominate, drop, leave out, look across, look out on. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "overlook" mean?
a high place affording a good view
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