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 force was called at about noon on 29 January to junction 17 westbound in Conwy Morfa, under the A547 overpass.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
And at one point, several men are seen climbing on an overpass and removing what appears to be surveillance cameras attached to it.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
Where: 605 Freeway overpass on Obregon Street Event notes: Attendees will rally on the 605 Freeway overpass.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025
It moves me every time I go through that overpass.
From Slate • Sep. 8, 2025
And if night fell too soon and Justin was forced to go home by foot over the Bruckner Expressway overpass in the dark, he knew to run all the way.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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