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The cars crossed the overpass.
What does Overpass mean?
An overpass is a road or bridge over another path.
Dictionary definition
A bridge or road that goes over another road or railway.
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A train moved beneath the overpass near the station.
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The map used an overpass to show where one route crossed above another.
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MeaningOverpass means An overpass is a road or bridge over another path.
ExampleExample: The cars crossed the overpass.
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- Syllables
- oh · ver · pass
- Strongest beat
- oh
- Ending
- pass
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Synonyms
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bridgeUse for a structure that crosses over something.
flyoverUse in some places for a road crossing above another road.
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overpass
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overpasses
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