--- title: O — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 20 description: The 453 words of the English dictionary under O, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/20/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / O # O — The English dictionary · page 20 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/23/) **overdose** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An overdose is too much of a medicine or drug taken at once, which can make someone very ill or kill them.[↗](../../overdose/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To overdose is to take such a dangerous amount.[↗](../../overdose/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) An overdose of something is too much of it, like an overdose of sugar or TV.[↗](../../overdose/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Taking too many tablets can cause an overdose.[↗](../../overdose/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · If someone takes an overdose, call an ambulance at once.[↗](../../overdose/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep medicines away from small children to prevent an overdose.[↗](../../overdose/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The label shows the right dose so you don't overdose.[↗](../../overdose/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I had an overdose of chocolate at the party.[↗](../../overdose/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Even vitamins can be dangerous in an overdose.[↗](../../overdose/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **overdraft** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (money) An overdraft is when a bank lets you take out more money from your account than you have in it, so you owe the bank money.[↗](../../overdraft/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (money) An overdraft is the amount of money owed in this way.[↗](../../overdraft/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum said we were nearly in our overdraft, so no takeaway this week.[↗](../../overdraft/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The bank gave Dad an overdraft of £500.[↗](../../overdraft/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He had £40 and spent £60, so he had a £20 overdraft.[↗](../../overdraft/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Overdrafts can be expensive because banks charge fees.[↗](../../overdraft/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They worked hard to pay off their overdraft.[↗](../../overdraft/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her overdraft limit is £200, so she can't spend more.[↗](../../overdraft/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **overdrive** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To drive animals too hard or too fast, so that they get worn out.[↗](../../overdrive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And he said unto him: 'My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and that the flocks and herds giving suck are a care to me; and if they overdrive them one day, all the flocks will die.[↗](../../overdrive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.33.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../overdrive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **overdue** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something overdue has not arrived, happened or been done by the time it was expected or needed.[↗](../../overdue/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An overdue library book has not been returned by the day it was due.[↗](../../overdue/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (money) An overdue bill has not been paid in time.[↗](../../overdue/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Overdue can mean something that should have happened long ago, as in «a change that is long overdue».[↗](../../overdue/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A baby that is overdue has not been born by the expected time.[↗](../../overdue/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My library book is overdue, so I must return it today.[↗](../../overdue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The train is twenty minutes overdue.[↗](../../overdue/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bill is overdue and there's a late fee.[↗](../../overdue/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A holiday for Mum is long overdue\![↗](../../overdue/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby was a week overdue.[↗](../../overdue/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The rule change was long overdue.[↗](../../overdue/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The fine is ten pence for each day the book is overdue.[↗](../../overdue/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **overeat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To overeat is to eat more food than your body needs.[↗](../../overeat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I overate at the party and felt sick.[↗](../../overeat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Try not to overeat at Christmas dinner.[↗](../../overeat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Eating slowly helps you not overeat.[↗](../../overeat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dogs will overeat if you let them.[↗](../../overeat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He overeats when he is bored.[↗](../../overeat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We had overeaten, so we went for a walk.[↗](../../overeat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **overestimate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To guess or think that an amount is bigger than it really is.[↗](../../overestimate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To think someone or something is better, stronger or more important than they really are.[↗](../../overestimate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) A guess that is too large.[↗](../../overestimate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I overestimated how many sweets were in the jar.[↗](../../overestimate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Rounding 48 up to 50 gives an overestimate.[↗](../../overestimate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We overestimated how far we could walk and got very tired.[↗](../../overestimate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't overestimate your strength when lifting boxes.[↗](../../overestimate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My guess of 300 was an overestimate; the answer was 271.[↗](../../overestimate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The team overestimated the other side and were surprised to win.[↗](../../overestimate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not let your vanity make you overestimate your powers.[↗](../../overestimate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **overexcited** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* So excited that you cannot stay calm and may become silly, loud or wild.[↗](../../overexcited/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Too excited about something, more than makes sense.[↗](../../overexcited/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The puppy got overexcited and knocked over the cups.[↗](../../overexcited/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The kids were overexcited on the last day of term.[↗](../../overexcited/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't get overexcited; it might not snow tomorrow.[↗](../../overexcited/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He was so overexcited he couldn't sleep.[↗](../../overexcited/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Overexcited fans ran onto the pitch.[↗](../../overexcited/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Calm down, you're getting overexcited.[↗](../../overexcited/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **overfed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Overfed means given too much food, more than is healthy.[↗](../../overfed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Overfed is the past form of overfeed: «They overfed the fish».[↗](../../overfed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The goldfish was overfed and got sick.[↗](../../overfed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our overfed cat sleeps all day.[↗](../../overfed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't overfeed the ducks with bread.[↗](../../overfed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy was overfed at the party.[↗](../../overfed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Overfed fish make the tank water dirty.[↗](../../overfed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The vet said our dog is overfed.[↗](../../overfed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He overfed the hamster by mistake.[↗](../../overfed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · An overfed pet can become ill.[↗](../../overfed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **overfill** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To overfill something is to put too much into it, so it is too full or spills over.[↗](../../overfill/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't overfill the kettle.[↗](../../overfill/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He overfilled the glass and juice went everywhere.[↗](../../overfill/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · If you overfill the measuring jug, read the line again.[↗](../../overfill/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The bath overfilled and flooded the floor.[↗](../../overfill/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not overfill your plate at the buffet.[↗](../../overfill/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She overfilled the balloon and it burst.[↗](../../overfill/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A jug holds 1 litre; if you pour in 1.3 litres, you overfill it by 0.3 litres.[↗](../../overfill/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Never overfill the car's fuel tank.[↗](../../overfill/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **overflow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To overflow means to flow over the edge because something is too full, like a bath.[↗](../../overflow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A place overflows when there are too many people or things to fit.[↗](../../overflow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An overflow is the water or things that spill over, or a pipe or hole that lets extra water out.[↗](../../overflow/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Overflowing with a feeling means having a lot of it, like overflowing with joy.[↗](../../overflow/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Turn the tap off before the bath overflows\![↗](../../overflow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The river overflowed after days of heavy rain.[↗](../../overflow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bin was overflowing with rubbish.[↗](../../overflow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The hall was so full the crowd overflowed into the corridor.[↗](../../overflow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Water went down the overflow pipe.[↗](../../overflow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If you pour 3 litres into a 2-litre jug, 1 litre will overflow.[↗](../../overflow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her heart was overflowing with happiness.[↗](../../overflow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The car park was full, so we parked in the overflow car park.[↗](../../overflow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Again the theatre was filled to overflowing, and again the Clown gave his imitation amidst the cheers of the crowd.[↗](../../overflow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, as the channel of brooks that overflow, (Writings JOB.6.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../overflow/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy vats shall overflow with new wine.[↗](../../overflow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.3.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../overflow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Overflow thy land as the Nile, O daughter of Tarshish! there is no girdle any more.[↗](../../overflow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.23.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../overflow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **overflowing** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A flood or spill of water over its edges; a flowing over.[↗](../../overflowing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The waters wear the stones; the overflowings thereof wash away the dust of the earth; so Thou destroyest the hope of man.[↗](../../overflowing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.14.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../overflowing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **overgrown** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Covered with plants, weeds or grass that have grown too much because no one has cut them.[↗](../../overgrown/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Grown too large, or (of a person) acting like a child though grown up: «an overgrown schoolboy».[↗](../../overgrown/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The garden was overgrown with weeds.[↗](../../overgrown/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We found an overgrown path in the woods.[↗](../../overgrown/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old castle was overgrown with ivy.[↗](../../overgrown/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Watch out for nettles in the overgrown field.[↗](../../overgrown/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad cut back the overgrown hedge.[↗](../../overgrown/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He's just an overgrown kid who loves video games.[↗](../../overgrown/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Their way led through a stream whose banks were overgrown with thick brushwood.[↗](../../overgrown/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **overhang** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To overhang is to stick out over something below.[↗](../../overhang/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An overhang is a part that sticks out over something, like a roof edge or a rock ledge.[↗](../../overhang/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The branches overhang the path.[↗](../../overhang/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We sheltered under a rock overhang.[↗](../../overhang/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't stand on the cliff overhang; it could fall.[↗](../../overhang/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The roof has a wide overhang.[↗](../../overhang/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Trees overhanging the road can block the view.[↗](../../overhang/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The climber struggled up the overhang.[↗](../../overhang/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “There is a hazel bush overhanging a secret pool in a secret place.[↗](../../overhang/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And as for the overhanging part that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth over shall hang over the back of the tabernacle.[↗](../../overhang/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.26.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../overhang/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **overhead** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Overhead means above your head or up in the sky.[↗](../../overhead/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An overhead thing is placed above you, like an overhead light or overhead locker.[↗](../../overhead/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Overheads are the regular costs of running a business, like rent and electricity.[↗](../../overhead/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A plane flew low overhead.[↗](../../overhead/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The geese honked as they flew overhead.[↗](../../overhead/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never fly a kite near overhead power lines.[↗](../../overhead/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Put your bag in the overhead locker.[↗](../../overhead/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The overhead light in the kitchen flickered.[↗](../../overhead/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Sun is almost directly overhead at noon in summer.[↗](../../overhead/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He threw the ball with an overhead throw.[↗](../../overhead/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop closed because its overheads were too high.[↗](../../overhead/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A large yellow sun hung directly overhead.[↗](../../overhead/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **overhear** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To overhear something is to hear what other people are saying without them knowing, or without meaning to listen.[↗](../../overhear/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I overheard Mum planning my surprise party.[↗](../../overhear/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, the boy overheard the pirates' plan.[↗](../../overhear/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Sorry, I couldn't help overhearing your conversation.[↗](../../overhear/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Speak quietly so you are not overheard.[↗](../../overhear/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She overheard her name in the staff room.[↗](../../overhear/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The spy overheard the soldiers talking.[↗](../../overhear/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We overheard the teacher say there would be a quiz.[↗](../../overhear/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · This time they could not prevent him overhearing.[↗](../../overhear/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **overheat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To overheat is to become too hot.[↗](../../overheat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To overheat something is to make it too hot.[↗](../../overheat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't let your laptop overheat on the bed.[↗](../../overheat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The car engine overheated on the hill.[↗](../../overheat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dogs can overheat in hot cars.[↗](../../overheat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Drink water so your body does not overheat.[↗](../../overheat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The phone overheated and switched off.[↗](../../overheat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't overheat the milk — it will burn.[↗](../../overheat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **overjoyed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Overjoyed means very, very happy, so happy you could burst.[↗](../../overjoyed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old woman was overjoyed and carried off the ring.[↗](../../overjoyed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The king was overjoyed at this brilliant victory.[↗](../../overjoyed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We were overjoyed when the snow came.[↗](../../overjoyed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **overland** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Across land, by road or on foot, rather than by sea or by air.[↗](../../overland/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The pioneers travelled overland in covered wagons.[↗](../../overland/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We went overland by train from London to Rome instead of flying.[↗](../../overland/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The overland route through the desert took weeks.[↗](../../overland/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some animals migrate overland, others by sea.[↗](../../overland/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The explorers carried water on their overland trek.[↗](../../overland/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The overland telegraph line crossed Australia.[↗](../../overland/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **overlap** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To overlap means to cover part of the same space as something else, so one thing lies partly over another.[↗](../../overlap/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To overlap means to happen partly at the same time.[↗](../../overlap/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An overlap is the part that is shared or covered twice.[↗](../../overlap/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* 12 children like apples, 10 like pears, and 4 like both, so the groups overlap.[↗](../../overlap/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The two boards overlap by 5 centimetres.[↗](../../overlap/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each tile overlaps the next by 2 cm.[↗](../../overlap/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The two meetings overlap for 15 minutes.[↗](../../overlap/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Write the children who like both in the overlap of the Venn diagram.[↗](../../overlap/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Roof tiles overlap so rain runs off.[↗](../../overlap/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Football and swimming overlap on Tuesday, so I can't do both.[↗](../../overlap/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The circles overlap in the middle.[↗](../../overlap/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **overlapping** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Overlapping means covering part of something else, so two things lie partly over each other.[↗](../../overlapping/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Overlapping ideas or times share some part in common.[↗](../../overlapping/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Draw two overlapping circles for a Venn diagram.[↗](../../overlapping/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Roof tiles are overlapping so rain runs off.[↗](../../overlapping/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fish has overlapping scales.[↗](../../overlapping/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our clubs have overlapping times, so I can't do both.[↗](../../overlapping/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The overlapping part shows numbers that are even and less than ten.[↗](../../overlapping/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The leaves were overlapping in the sun.[↗](../../overlapping/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **overlay** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* To cover a surface with a thin layer of precious metal, such as gold plating.[↗](../../overlay/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And thou shalt make staves of acacia-wood, and overlay them with gold.[↗](../../overlay/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.25.13, JPS 1917) · And thou shalt make the staves of acacia-wood, and overlay them with gold.[↗](../../overlay/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.30.5, JPS 1917) · And thou shalt make staves for the altar, staves of acacia-wood, and overlay them with brass.[↗](../../overlay/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.27.6, JPS 1917) **overload** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To overload something is to put too much weight or too many things on or in it.[↗](../../overload/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To overload a plug or electric circuit is to use too many machines on it, which can cause a fire.[↗](../../overload/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An overload is too much of something, more than can be handled: information overload.[↗](../../overload/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To overload a person is to give them too much work.[↗](../../overload/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't overload the washing machine.[↗](../../overload/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Overloading a plug socket can start a fire.[↗](../../overload/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The boat was overloaded and began to sink.[↗](../../overload/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The lift says «maximum 8 people» so it isn't overloaded.[↗](../../overload/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Too many pop-ups gave me information overload.[↗](../../overload/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher didn't want to overload us with homework.[↗](../../overload/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Loud noise and bright lights can cause sensory overload.[↗](../../overload/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The truck was fined for overloading.[↗](../../overload/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **overloaded** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Overloaded means carrying more weight or things than is safe.[↗](../../overloaded/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An overloaded circuit or socket has too much electricity going through it.[↗](../../overloaded/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An overloaded person has too much to do or think about.[↗](../../overloaded/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The overloaded shelf collapsed.[↗](../../overloaded/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An overloaded socket can get hot.[↗](../../overloaded/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I feel overloaded with homework this week.[↗](../../overloaded/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The overloaded donkey walked slowly.[↗](../../overloaded/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The website was overloaded and crashed.[↗](../../overloaded/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The overloaded bus left people at the stop.[↗](../../overloaded/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My brain is overloaded\![↗](../../overloaded/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They overloaded the trolley with shopping.[↗](../../overloaded/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **overlook** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To overlook something is to fail to notice it or to miss it.[↗](../../overlook/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To overlook a mistake is to forgive it or decide not to punish it.[↗](../../overlook/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* If a building or window overlooks a place, you can see that place from it, from above.[↗](../../overlook/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (US) An overlook is a high place where you stop to look at a view.[↗](../../overlook/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't overlook the small print.[↗](../../overlook/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I overlooked one question on the test.[↗](../../overlook/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher overlooked my late homework this time.[↗](../../overlook/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our flat overlooks the park.[↗](../../overlook/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The castle overlooks the whole valley.[↗](../../overlook/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We stopped at a scenic overlook on the drive.[↗](../../overlook/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It's easy to overlook a decimal point.[↗](../../overlook/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Please overlook my messy writing.[↗](../../overlook/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He overlooked it in his haste to tell the glorious tidings.[↗](../../overlook/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · In the first edition I overlooked this word three; and putting and for as, made four classes of serving beings.[↗](../../overlook/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../overlook/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) … [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/19/) **20** [21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/21/) [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/22/) [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/23/) - ← previous: [page 19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/19/) - next →: [page 21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/page/21/) - ↑ 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