look past
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To see potential beyond obvious flaws; to consider something more than something else.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nhìn thấy tiềm năng vượt qua khiếm khuyết rõ ràng; xem xét điều gì đó nhiều hơn điều gì khác
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They were willing to look past their differences and began to work together.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “look past” mean?
To see potential beyond obvious flaws; to consider something more than something else.
Is “look past” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.