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Meaning of overpassing
The primary meaning of "overpassing" based on Oxford Languages is to go beyond or exceed something in amount, degree, or intensity.
Etymology of overpassing
The word "overpassing" originates from the prefix "over-" meaning above or beyond, and the verb "pass" which means to move past something or to go beyond a certain point
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical movements, such as crossing a road or a bridge, as well as figurative movements, such as exceeding a limit or surpassing an expectation
Synonyms
surpassing
exceeding
outdoing
outshining
eclipsing
overshadowing
transcending
exceling
outstripping
overtaking
passing
outpacing
outrunning
outmaneuvering
outwitting
outplaying
defeating
conquering
vanquishing
dominating
prevailing
triumphing
succeeding
thriving
flourishing
booming
prospering
advancing
progressing
improving
enhancing
bettering
upgrading
upstaging
outclassing
overstepping
overreaching
overtopping
Definitions
- To go beyond or exceed something in amount, degree, or intensity
- * To surpass or outdo someone or something in a particular aspect or activity
- * To pass or move over something, such as a road or obstacle
Usage Examples
- The company's profits were overpassing their initial projections
- * The new policy is overpassing the old one in terms of effectiveness
- * The hikers had to overpass the steep mountain to reach the village
Antonyms
falling short
failing
underachieving
underperforming
declining
decreasing
dwindling
diminishing
reducing
lowering
dropping
sinking
losing
failing
neglecting
omitting
lacking
wanting
needing
requiring
underestimating
undervaluing