Underpass

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌpæs/

Definitions of underpass

noun an underground passage or tunnel allowing pedestrians to cross a road or railway

Example Sentences

A1 I walked through the underpass to get to the other side of the road.

A2 The underpass was dark and a bit scary, but it was the quickest way to cross the street.

B1 The city council is planning to renovate the underpass to make it safer for pedestrians.

B2 The underpass was decorated with colorful murals, making it a more pleasant experience for commuters.

C1 The underpass was equipped with security cameras and emergency call buttons for added safety measures.

C2 The underpass was designed by a renowned architect and has won several awards for its innovative structure.

Examples of underpass in a Sentence

formal The city council approved the construction of a new underpass to improve traffic flow.

informal Let's take a shortcut through the underpass to get to the other side of the highway faster.

slang I heard there's some cool graffiti in the underpass near the park.

figurative She felt like she was stuck in an emotional underpass, unable to move forward.

Grammatical Forms of underpass

• plural: underpasses
• comparative: more underpass
• superlative: most underpass
• present tense: underpass
• future tense: will underpass
• perfect tense: have underpassed
• continuous tense: is underpassing
• singular: underpass
• positive degree: more underpass
• infinitive: to underpass
• gerund: underpassing
• participle: underpassed

Origin and Evolution of underpass

First Known Use: 1939 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'underpass' originated from the combination of 'under' meaning below or beneath, and 'pass' meaning to go through or across.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a tunnel or passage that goes under a road or railway, the term 'underpass' has evolved to encompass any structure that allows pedestrians or vehicles to cross underneath a barrier such as a road or railway.