Bypass Definition & Meaning
bypass
- noun
- a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center
- a surgically created shunt (usually around a damaged part)
- a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current
- verb
- avoid something unpleasant or laborious; "You cannot bypass these rules!"
"Bypass" in song lyrics
See how bypass is used in real songs:
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"Everybody thought that Andre was crazy, he get a bypass?"
Bizzy Bone — So What Cha' Sayin -
"We pulled in that town by the bypass"
The Herd — Full Moon -
"I got too much heart for the bypass"
Mickey Factz — Skyscraper
Words that rhyme with bypass
Usage tips for "bypass"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bypass" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bypass to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does bypass mean?
- a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center a surgically created shunt (usually around a damaged part) a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current avoid something unpleasant or laborious; "You cannot bypass these rules!"
- What part of speech is bypass?
- Bypass is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does bypass have?
- Bypass has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).