Overpasses

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Overpasses

noun

  1. A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.

    "The homeless man had built a little shelter, complete with cook-stove, beneath a concrete overpass."

verb

  1. To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.

    "Gillian watched the overpassing shoppers on the second floor of the mall, as she relaxed in the bench on the ground floor."

  2. To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.

    "Marshall was really overpassing his authority when he ordered the security guards to fire their tasers at the trespassers."

  3. To disregard, skip, or miss something.

    ""Don't overpass those cheeses; they're really quite excellent!" gushed Terry, pointing to the buffet table."

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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