English Explanatory Dictionary

overpass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.
verb
  1. To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.
  2. To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.
  3. To disregard, skip, or miss something.

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)pæs/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)pɑːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overpass.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overpass2.wav /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈpæs/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɑːs/

Word forms

overpass overpasses o'erpass overpassing overpassed

Etymology

From over- + pass.

Synonyms

flyover surpass transgress miss overlook take no notice of fail to notice pass over transpass overgo misregard

Antonyms

underpass subway

Related words

underpass overbridge
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