What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overlooking
Example
The hotel room had a beautiful view overlooking the ocean. [overlooking: verb]
Example
She was so focused on her phone that she was overlooking the beautiful scenery around her. [overlooking: present participle]
view
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking. [view: noun]
Example
I have a different view on the matter than you do. [view: noun]
Example
She viewed the sunset through the lens of her camera. [viewed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
View is more commonly used than overlooking in everyday language. View is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while overlooking is less common and often used in specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overlooking and view?
Both overlooking and view can be used in formal and informal contexts, but view is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels.
