underpass
|un-der-pass|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈʌndərˌpæs/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌndəˌpɑːs/
passage below
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underpass' originates from English, combining 'under' meaning 'below' and 'pass' meaning 'a way through'.
Historical Evolution
'underpass' was formed in the early 20th century as a compound word in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a passage below', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45