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(ō′vər pas′; for v. ō′vər pas′)

noun

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

transitive verb

to pass over, across, or through
to surpass; outdo
to overlook; ignore

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noun

A passage, roadway, or bridge that crosses above another roadway or thoroughfare.

transitive verb (ōˌvər-păsˈ) o·ver·passed or o·ver·past (-păstˌ), o·ver·pass·ing, o·ver·pass·es

To pass over or across; traverse.
To go beyond; surpass.
To go over (a limit or boundary); transgress.
To overlook or disregard.

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