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Part of Speech: Verb (Past participle)

Sense: 1. To have passed over or crossed something, especially a physical obstruction.

Example sentence: The hikers overpassed the steep mountain and reached the summit with great effort.

Sense: 2. To have exceeded or gone beyond a limit or expectation.

Example sentence: The sales of the company overpassed all projections for the quarter.

Sense: 3. To have disregarded or neglected something.

Example sentence: The artist's performance overpassed societal norms, provoking controversy among the audience.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: 1. Popular beyond measure or widely known.

Example sentence: The actor became overpassed overnight when his movie became a global sensation.

Sense: 2. Limited or specific to a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: The overpassed traditions of this small town have been preserved for generations.