cut across vs pass over

cut across and pass over both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cut across	No	No	Yes	No
pass over	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cut across and pass over are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cut across include cover, cross, cut through, get across, get over, track, traverse.

cut across (verb)	pass over (verb)
cut using a diagonal line	bypass
travel across or pass over	rub with a circular motion
be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations	travel across or pass over
	make a passage or journey from one place to another
	fly over