Synonyms of pass (over)

pass (over) 1 of 2

verb (1)

as in to traverse

to make one's way through, across, or over

passed over two bridges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traverse
• cross
• follow
• navigate
• walk
• cut (across)
• travel
• proceed (along)
• cover
• track
• course
• transit
• ride
• go
• hike
• peregrinate
• perambulate
• tread
• run
• traipse
• tramp
• crisscross

pass over

2 of 2

verb (2)

1

as in to ignore

to fail to give proper attention to

you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignore
• forget
• disregard
• overlook
• neglect
• miss
• slur (over)
• bypass
• slight
• reject
• shrug off
• omit
• slough (off)
• overpass
• fail
• brush (aside or off)
• sluff (off)
• disdain
• scant
• scorn
• skimp
• pooh-pooh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tend (to)
• attend (to)
• regard
• appreciate
• heed
• mind
• treasure
• prize
• remember
• value
• nurse
• foster
• listen (to)
• cultivate
• cherish
• follow
• watch
• nurture
• notice
• note
• observe
• mark
• pamper
• remark

2

as in to forgive

to dismiss as of little importance

I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignore
• forgive
• overlook
• explain
• justify
• paper over
• pardon
• shrug off
• excuse
• forgive and forget
• disregard
• gloss (over)
• blink (at)
• wink (at)
• brush (aside or off)
• discount
• remit
• condone
• gloze (over)
• whitewash
• overpass
• close one's eyes to
• rationalize
• exonerate
• vindicate
• acquit
• absolve
• exculpate
• waive
• wave (aside or off)
• clear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• object (to)
• note
• mark
• mind
• heed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pass (over)

Verb

But what makes Memphis especially dangerous is that the offense has shown an early ability to draw the opposition into defending the run game and constricting the box, then blowing the defense open with a pass over the top. — Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026

Both pass catchers were seen on the field and were expected to be significant contributors after productive campaigns last year, but they were passed over in favor of sophomore Shane Rosenthal. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The scenic, 40-minute custom tour on the 1940s aircraft includes roundtrip transportation in the resort's Mercedes-Maybach, an expert overview and exploration of the historic events, and a memorial flight pass over Pearl Harbor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

The complaint alleges Shelley was routinely passed over for promotions, while a male colleague under the age of 40 and with far less experience was selected to advance. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026