overlooked

Meanings

• Verb

  To fail to notice or notice deliberately; to pass by without regard or notice.

  - "Despite her exhaustive search, she overlooked the key evidence."
  - "The manager overlooked the employee's mistake."

• Verb

  To give inadequate attention to; to neglect.

  - "The teacher overlooked the student's needs."
  - "The city overlooked the maintenance of the park."

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Synonyms

misheed , scrutinize , take no notice of

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overlooked
misunderstood , outshone , outgrown , underrated

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Variants

List of all variants of overlooked that leads to same result
overlooked , overlook , overlooking , overlooks

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

overlook, overlooked, overlooking, overlookedness

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word overlooked comes from the Old English word 'forleosan,' which means 'to lose.' The current form of the word developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term overlooked is often used in the context of job interviews. A candidate may overlook a crucial detail on their resume or application.

2. The term overlooked is also used in real estate, where a property may be overlooked due to its location or appearance.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. neglect: The act of failing to provide adequate care or attention.

2. observe: To watch or notice carefully.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, overlooked often refers to a character or situation that is unnoticed or neglected by others. In art, the term can refer to a perspective that reveals something new or hidden. In music, an overlooked song or artist may gain popularity over time.

How to Memorize "overlooked"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of passing something by without noticing it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of neglect or inattention.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'o' in overlooked stands for 'over' and the 'looked' part means 'to not notice'.

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