overlooking
/ˌoʊvərˈlʊkɪŋ/to fail to notice or consider something
The manager overlooked the employee's hard work.
The manager failed to notice or appreciate the employee's hard work.
Often used in formal or professional contexts.
a position or place that provides a view over an area
The apartment has a beautiful overlooking of the city.
The apartment has a beautiful view over the city.
Used as a noun in this context.
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Common Usage
'Overlook' is often used in formal contexts to describe ignoring something intentionally or unintentionally.
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Verb vs. Noun
As a verb, 'overlook' means to fail to notice. As a noun, it refers to a position with a view.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'overlooken', from Old English 'oferlōcian', meaning 'to look over or beyond'.
📝Usage Notes
As a verb, 'overlook' can be transitive (taking an object) or intransitive (not taking an object). As a noun, it refers to a position or place with a view.