overlooking
Prononciation : [oʊvərˈlʊkɪŋ]
Mot
Contexte : « attention »
(verb) to not notice something or to miss something important. It's like when you're so busy looking at one thing that you forget to see something else that's right there.
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She was so focused on her work that she was overlooking the beautiful view outside.
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He did not overlook any details in his report; he made sure to include everything.
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Are you overlooking any important facts in your homework?
Contexte : « physical location »
(verb) to have a view from a higher place, so you can see things below. This happens when a house or building is higher up and you can see what’s happening around it.
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The hotel room overlooks the ocean and has a great view of the sunset.
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Her apartment doesn't overlook the park; it faces the busy street instead.
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Which buildings overlook the main square?
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