Definition of OVERPASS

overpass

Meanings

Plural: overpasses

Noun

  • bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
  • A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.

Verb

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

Origin / Etymology

From over- + pass.

Synonyms

fail to notice, flyover, ignore, misregard, miss, overgo, overlook, pass over, surpass, take no notice of, transcend, transgress, transpass

Antonyms

subway, underpass

Scrabble Score: 13

overpass is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
overpass is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overpass is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

overpass is a valid Words With Friends word