how to pronounce overpass

/ˈoʊvɚˌpæs/

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overpass is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of overpass in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… under an overpass okay and it's called …”

meanings of overpass

verb:

To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.
To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.
To disregard, skip, or miss something.

noun:

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

overpass frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word overpass occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics overpass can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that overpass can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) transport and travel;