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overpass

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)pæs/

The English word “overpass” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.

verb

  1. To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.
  2. To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.
  3. To disregard, skip, or miss something.

Etymology

From over- + pass.

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