Phrase guide

look past

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To see potential beyond obvious flaws; to consider something more than something else.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • They were willing to look past their differences and began to work together.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: look beyond, see past

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

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  • German: hinwegsehen — see potential beyond obvious flaws