overlook
|o/ver/look|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/
fail to notice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overlook' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overloken,' where 'over-' meant 'above' and 'loken' meant 'to look.'
Historical Evolution
'overloken' transformed into the modern English word 'overlook' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look over or survey from above,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'to fail to notice something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35