overpass
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1over·pass

transitive verb \ˌō-vər-ˈpas\

Definition of OVERPASS

1
: to pass across, over, or beyond : cross; also : surpass

Examples of OVERPASS

  1. <to keep peace in the family, he was forced to overpass his in-laws' frequent put-downs>
  2. <a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story>

First Known Use of OVERPASS

14th century

2over·pass

noun \ˈō-vər-ˌpas\

Definition of OVERPASS

: a crossing of two highways or of a highway and pedestrian path or railroad at different levels where clearance to traffic on the lower level is obtained by elevating the higher level; also : the upper level of such a crossing

Examples of OVERPASS

  1. Boys stood beneath the highway overpass.
  2. Traffic was stalled on the overpass.

First Known Use of OVERPASS

1929

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