noun
underpass
Underpass (noun) means a road or path that runs beneath another road, railway, or similar obstacle. Example: “We took the underpass to avoid crossing the busy junction.”
noun
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A road or path that runs beneath another road, railway, or similar obstacle.
"We took the underpass to avoid crossing the busy junction."
How to use underpass
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tunnel-like route that lets traffic or pedestrians go under something instead of over or across it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- underpasses
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Etymology
From under- plus pass.
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What does “underpass” mean?
The word “underpass” means a road or path that runs beneath another road, railway, or similar obstacle. In plain terms, a tunnel-like route that lets traffic or pedestrians go under something instead of over or across it.
How do you use “underpass” in a sentence?
Here is “underpass” used in a sentence: “We took the underpass to avoid crossing the busy junction.”
What part of speech is “underpass”?
“Underpass” is a noun.
What is the meaning of underpass?
"underpass" (noun) means a road or path that runs beneath another road, railway, or similar obstacle.
