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overpass Definition

over·pass (ō′vər pas′; for v. ō′vər pas′)

noun

a bridge or other passageway over a road, railway, etc.

transitive verb

  1. to pass over, across, or through
  2. to surpass; outdo
  3. to overlook; ignore

overpass Synonyms

overpass

n.

bridge, viaduct, walkway, skyway, span, footbridge, gangplank; see also bridge 1.

overpass Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Using an overpass to create a port of entry into Mexico.

Adjective modifier

  • pedestrian: Surely something as simple as a pedestrian overpass could solve this problem.

Noun used with modifier

  • freeway: It could be the fear of driving over a particular bridge, or a particular freeway, or freeway overpass.
  • railroad: Now, Mr. Holland who was on the railroad overpass, here, insists that he heard a shot from here.
  • highway: Others hung banners from highway overpasses, causing rush hour traffic to halt to a standstill as commuters pondered the demonstration.