Synonyms of passed (over)

passed (over) 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of pass (over)

as in traversed

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

passed over two bridges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traversed
• crossed
• followed
• cut (across)
• proceeded (along)
• walked
• navigated
• traveled
• covered
• tracked
• peregrinated
• transited
• rode
• coursed
• went
• hiked
• perambulated
• tramped
• traipsed
• trod
• ran
• crisscrossed

passed over

2 of 2

verb (2)

past tense of pass over

1

as in ignored

to fail to give proper attention to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignored
• forgot
• disregarded
• slurred (over)
• neglected
• overlooked
• missed
• bypassed
• rejected
• sloughed (off)
• slighted
• omitted
• shrugged off
• brushed (aside or off)
• overpassed
• failed
• sluffed (off)
• scorned
• disdained
• pooh-poohed
• scanted
• skimped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attended (to)
• tended (to)
• regarded
• valued
• appreciated
• cherished
• cultivated
• remembered
• listened (to)
• fostered
• heeded
• treasured
• minded
• prized
• followed
• observed
• watched
• noted
• marked
• nurtured
• noticed
• remarked
• nursed
• pampered

2

as in overlooked

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

• ignored
• overlooked
• explained
• justified
• pardoned
• winked (at)
• blinked (at)
• papered over
• glossed (over)
• disregarded
• shrugged off
• excused
• brushed (aside or off)
• discounted
• forgave and forgot
• condoned
• glozed (over)
• whitewashed
• forgave
• remitted
• closed one's eyes to
• overpassed
• rationalized
• acquitted
• exonerated
• vindicated
• exculpated
• waived
• absolved
• waved (aside or off)
• cleared

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objected (to)
• marked
• noted
• heeded
• minded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of passed (over)

Verb

The fact that she was passed over for a promotion by the genial yet unimpressive Baasu (Kunal Dudheker) is not revelatory — women often face these kinds of rejections where qualifications are no substitute for hierarchical comfort. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

They had just gotten passed over for coverage by a reporter who had covered their space for years at a major publication. — Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Neill notably auditioned to play James Bond in 1987’s The Living Daylights, but was passed over for Timothy Dalton. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026

Even so, gender-affirming care for youth is banned in 27 states after a flurry of laws passed over the last several years. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 13 July 2026

There is concern, however, that the new rule would hurt incoming high school recruits, who could be passed over in favor of experienced transfers who have just received an additional year. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Vakos was invited to attend the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rookie minicamp, though he was passed over for a veteran kicker. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency will search for new funding sources for environmental cleanup at a River District property slated for affordable senior housing, after the organization was passed over for a federal grant. — Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

As the car passed over the pyrotechnic, colorful sparks and flames emerged from the device. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026