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)

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Related Articles The board previously resolved to erect new buildings for the Latino Museum and the American Women’s History Museum, passing over Arts and Industries. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

While Springsteen continues to record and release new music, much of it has been passed over by the Recording Academy in favor of newer, younger acts. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Hurricanes that pass over patches of cooler water, however, are sapped of their energy and diminish. — John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026

Hawaiian authorities reported that at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed across the state as Lala passed over. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026