pass over vs cut across

pass over and cut across both are verbs.

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

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

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

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