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

After the Rams defense came up with a stop on fourth down at midfield on Carolina’s opening drive, Stafford quickly moved the offense downfield and found Nacua for a 14-yard touchdown pass over the middle for a 7-0 lead. —Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026

Brita Curl-Salemme and Taylor Heise were able to set up an excellent pass over to Knoll, who was just left of the goal, for a slap shot that put the Frost up 1-0 in the first period. —Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026

Adding to the enchantment, the path of totality passes over Luxor, Egypt, home to some of the world’s greatest ancient treasures. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026

Mendoza can get the ball out quickly, and fire passes over the middle with ease. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026