overpass
To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher roadTo pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.
» Tom drove his car off the overpass.
Meaning
3 senses(Canada, Philippines, US)To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.
Gillian watched the overpassing shoppers on the second floor of the mall, as she relaxed in the bench on the ground floor.
(Canada, Philippines, US, transitive)To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.
Marshall was really overpassing his authority when he ordered the security guards to fire their tasers at the trespassers.
The precocious student had really overpassed her peers, and was reading books written for children several years older.
(Canada, Philippines, US, transitive)To disregard, skip, or miss something.
Examples
6 sentencesTom drove his car off the overpass.
The body was found under the overpass.
Тіло було знайдено під естакадою. — deniko
Sources report that part of the overpass has collapsed.
He was thrown off the overpass onto the road below.
Be especially careful of ice on overpasses and bridges while driving in the winter.
Forms
overpasses, overpassing, overpassed, overpassed| Base form | overpass · to overpass |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | overpasses |
| Present participle | overpassing |
| Past simple | overpassed |
| Past participle | overpassed |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
10 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle