overpass
Americannoun
verb (used with object)
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to pass over or traverse (a region, space, etc.).
We had overpassed the frontier during the night.
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to pass beyond (specified limits, bounds, etc.); exceed; overstep; transgress.
to overpass the bounds of good judgment.
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to get over (obstacles, difficulties, etc.); surmount.
to overpass the early days of privation and uncertainty.
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to go beyond, exceed, or surpass.
Greed had somehow overpassed humanitarianism.
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to pass through (time, experiences, etc.).
to overpass one's apprenticeship.
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to overlook; ignore; disregard; omit.
We could hardly overpass such grievous faults. The board overpassed him when promotions were awarded.
verb (used without object)
noun
verb
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to pass over, through, or across
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to exceed
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to get over
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to ignore
Etymology
Origin of overpass
Example Sentences
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The machines were installed on light posts in the parking lot situated directly under the 5 freeway overpass.
From Los Angeles Times
Other ways to alleviate congestion and delays at major interchanges include building more overpasses and underpasses that separate road and railroad tracks.
There are no overpasses or power cables in sight.
The FBI offered up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of 10 other unknown individuals accused of engaging in similar attacks from the overpass.
From Los Angeles Times
Guards have been stationed 24 hours a day at the entrances to overpasses and bridges to prevent any protests, some of them in army uniforms.
From BBC
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