Overpassed: meaning, definitions and examples
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overpassed
[ oʊvərˈpæst ]
motion or action
The term 'overpassed' refers to the action of surpassing or going beyond something, typically in a physical or metaphorical sense. It can describe the act of moving past an object or place, such as vehicles overpassing a point on the road. Additionally, it can denote exceeding limits or boundaries, such as in a competition or performance. This word is primarily used in contexts involving movement or progression beyond a certain point.
Synonyms
exceeded, overcame, surpassed.
Examples of usage
- The car overpassed the slow-moving truck.
- She felt she had overpassed her own expectations in the exam.
- The athlete overpassed his previous records during the race.
Translations
Translations of the word "overpassed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ultrapassado
🇮🇳 अधिकतम
🇩🇪 überholt
🇮🇩 melewati
🇺🇦 перевищений
🇵🇱 przejechany
🇯🇵 超過した
🇫🇷 dépassé
🇪🇸 sobrepasado
🇹🇷 geçilen
🇰🇷 초과한
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překročený
🇸🇰 prekročený
🇨🇳 超过的
🇸🇮 prekoračen
🇮🇸 yfirfarið
🇰🇿 асып кеткен
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული
🇦🇿 keçmiş
🇲🇽 sobrepasado
Etymology
The word 'overpassed' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'pass.' The prefix 'over-' signifies a sense of excess or going beyond, while 'pass' comes from the Old French 'passer,' derived from the Latin 'passare,' meaning to move past or through. The formation of the word reflects a physical or metaphorical movement that surpasses a given point. The usage of 'overpass' initially became more common in English during the 17th century as the language evolved to include more compound words. Over time, various forms of the word, including 'overpassed,' emerged to describe both literal and figurative surpassing actions in diverse contexts.