Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Bypasses.
Bypasses - as a noun
A highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beltwayring roadringwayA 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electrical shuntshuntBypasses - as a verb
Avoid something unpleasant or laborious
Example: "You cannot bypass these rules!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get aroundshort-circuitExample Sentences
"The new highway bypasses the congested city center."
"He bypasses the long line by using a VIP pass."
"The water bypasses the dam through a series of underground pipes."
"The email system bypasses the need for paper memos."
"She bypasses traditional publishers by self-publishing her books."
Word Game Points
Is BYPASSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bypasses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BYPASSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is BYPASSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bypasses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBYPASSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is BYPASSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bypasses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBYPASSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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