overpass
Meanings
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noun
A structure consisting of a roadway or other traffic-bearing surface that spans an obstacle such as a body of water, valley, or another road.
Synonyms
flyover , misregard , miss , overlook , take no notice of , overgo , surpass , transgress , pass over , transpass
Rhymes
Words rhyming with overpasspass , grass , mass
Variants
List of all variants of overpass that leads to same resultoverpass , overpassed , overpasses , overpassing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meaning 'a going over', from over + pass.
Trivia
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The longest overpass in the world is the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China, with a length of 102.4 miles (164.7 kilometers).
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The first overpass in the United States was built in 1811 in Cincinnati, Ohio, over the Licking River.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Bridge: A structure built to span physical obstacles, such as bodies of water, valleys, or roads.
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Viaduct: A bridge built to carry a road or railway over a valley or other wide gap.
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Tunnel: An artificial underground passageway, with vehicles or a railway passing through it.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Overpasses are commonly used in transportation infrastructure to allow vehicles and pedestrians to cross over obstacles. They can be found in various forms, such as bridges, viaducts, and tunnels.
How to Memorize "overpass"
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visualize
- Imagine a long roadway or bridge that spans over a body of water or a valley.
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associate
- Associate the word 'overpass' with the idea of going over an obstacle.
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mnemonics
- Remember the word 'overpass' as 'over' the 'passage'.
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