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

Later, Evans learned Banks for years stood idly by as the young model was passed over for opportunities. —Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026

It could be mistaken for the latter only because Jokic had thrown so many errant passes over the last two hours already. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026

The Fortune 500 is littered with examples of wanna-be CEOs who left their companies after being passed over for the top job. —Claire Zillman, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, one of the best assistant coaches in the league, was once again passed over for a coaching job. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026