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Synonyms of overpass

11 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for overpass is overlook. Other synonyms of overpass are surpass and miss.

Synonyms and similar words for overpass

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

  • flyover UKA road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

verbTo pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.

verbTo exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.

verbTo disregard, skip, or miss something.

  • misregardTo disregard; fail to heed; ignore; neglect.

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Opposite of overpass

nounMore antonyms

  • underpass UK, USA passage, especially for pedestrians, that crosses underneath a road, railroad or obstacle.
  • subway UK

Meaning of overpass

  1. noun A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.
  2. verb To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.
  3. verb To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.

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Questions about synonyms of overpass

What is another word for overpass?
Overpass has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as overlook, surpass and miss.
What is the opposite of overpass?
The opposite of overpass is underpass. Other antonyms of overpass are subway.
What does overpass mean?
Overpass means a section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.

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