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overlook

overlook

Meaning of overlook

viewing place

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British English/ən ˈəʊvəlʊk/
American English/ˈoʊvɚˌlʊk/
Russian transcription[smɐˈtrovəjə ˈploɕadkə]
overlook
overlook - смотровая площадка
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overlook usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На смотровой площадке в полдень было много туристов.

The overlook was crowded with tourists at noon.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она фотографировала со смотровой площадки после дождя.

She took photos from the overlook after the rain.

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overlook belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

overlookсмотровая площадка
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

overlook synonyms

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What's the difference between overlook / viewpoint / vista point / promontory

🇬🇧English
overlook

General, neutral term for a place offering a view; can be natural or built.

B2Often

We stopped at the overlook to take photos of the valley.

Мы остановились на смотровой площадке, чтобы сфотографировать долину.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes a specific location chosen for its view; commonly used in hiking/tourist contexts.

B2Often

The viewpoint offered an excellent view of the coastline.

С этого обзорного пункта открывался отличный вид на побережье.

V
🇬🇧English
vista point

A spot offering a broad view (a 'vista'); used in tourist literature, more regional/technical.

B2Rarely

We pulled over at a vista point to admire the rolling hills.

Мы остановились у обзорной точки, чтобы полюбоваться холмами.

P
🇬🇧English
promontory

A natural high point of land projecting into water or lower land; geological term, may serve as a viewpoint but not necessarily a built platform.

B2Rarely

The lighthouse stands on a rocky promontory that overlooks the sea.

Маяк стоит на скалистом мысе, возвышающемся над морем.

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How to pronounce overlook and what this word means

overlook translation: смотровая площадка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce overlook

/ən ˈəʊvəlʊk/

overlook translation

смотровая площадка

overlook examples

The overlook was crowded with tourists at noon.

overlook transcription

/ən ˈəʊvəlʊk/, /ˈoʊvɚˌlʊk/

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overlook meaning: what does it mean?

viewing place

overlook pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

overlook is pronounced as /ən ˈəʊvəlʊk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

overlook definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The overlook was crowded with tourists at noon. Translation: На смотровой площадке в полдень было много туристов.

Is overlook part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, overlook (смотровая площадка) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is overlook part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, overlook (смотровая площадка) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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