Overpass

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌpæs/

Definitions of overpass

noun a bridge or structure carrying a road or railway over a river, road, or other obstacle

Example Sentences

A1 I walked under the overpass to get to the other side of the road.

A2 The overpass was crowded with people trying to cross over to the other side.

B1 The city built a new overpass to ease traffic congestion on the highway.

B2 From the overpass, you could see a beautiful view of the city skyline.

C1 The overpass was designed with modern architecture and sleek lines.

C2 The overpass spanned the river, connecting two parts of the city seamlessly.

Examples of overpass in a Sentence

formal The highway overpass provides a convenient route for drivers to bypass traffic.

informal Let's meet at the overpass near the park for a quick chat.

slang I saw some graffiti under the overpass on my way home.

figurative She felt like she was standing on an emotional overpass, unsure which direction to take.

Grammatical Forms of overpass

• past tense: overpassed
• plural: overpasses
• comparative: more overpass
• superlative: most overpass
• present tense: overpass
• future tense: will overpass
• perfect tense: have overpassed
• continuous tense: is overpassing
• singular: overpass
• positive degree: overpass
• infinitive: to overpass
• gerund: overpassing
• participle: overpassing

Origin and Evolution of overpass

First Known Use: 1838 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overpass' originated from the combination of 'over' meaning above or higher in position and 'pass' meaning a route or way through.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a bridge or structure that allows one to pass over a road or railway, the term 'overpass' has evolved to also include any elevated crossing or structure that allows pedestrians or vehicles to cross over a barrier or obstacle.