[Tip] look over vs. overlook

*Look over is a verb. It means to examine or inspect it, often in hasty fashion.

*Overlook is also a verb. It means to Look past, fail to notice; leave undone or leave out.

Examples:

I asked him to look over what I had written.

Remember to looked over the proposal before the meeting.

How could I overlook that typo?

The teacher probably overlooked some of my mistakes.

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