Hyphenation of overlook
How to hyphenate overlook
overlook is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overlook is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 2
- Characters Count
- 8
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 8
- Hyphens Count
- 1
Definitions of overlook
overlook is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA vista or point that gives a beautiful view.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo offer a view (of something) from a higher position.
Example: Our hotel room overlooks the lake.
- verbTo fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it.
Synonyms: misheed
Example: These errors were overlooked by the proofreaders.
- verbTo pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.
Synonyms: "take no notice of"
Example: I’m not willing to overlook such bad behaviour.
- verbTo look down upon (something) from a place that is over or above.
Example: to overlook a valley from a hill
- verbTo supervise, oversee; to watch over.
Example: to overlook a gang of laborers
- verbTo observe or watch (someone or something) surreptitiously or secretly.
- verbTo inspect (something); to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.
Synonyms: scrutinize
- verbTo look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate.
Words nearby overlook
- overloftily
- overloftiness
- overlofty
- overlogical
- overlogicality
- overlogically
- overlogicalness
- overlong
- (overlook)
- overlooked
- overlooker
- overlooking
- overlooks
- overloose
- overloosely
- overlooseness
- overlord
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.