What does coincide mean?
Coincide means To occupy exactly the same space..
Coincide
/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ · verb
Meaning
To occupy exactly the same space..
Definitions by Sense
- To occupy exactly the same space.
- To occur at the same time.
- To correspond, concur, or agree.
Example Sentences
The two squares coincide nicely.
The conference will coincide with his vacation.
The last train ran on December 31, 1932, almost unnoticed, for it coincided with the running of the last steam passenger train down the main line from London to Brighton, a much more momentous event.
Our ideas coincide, except in certain areas.
Synonyms for coincide
Antonyms for coincide
Related Words
Word Forms
- coincides
- coinciding
- coincided
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for coincide?
Common synonyms include concur, cooccur.
What is the opposite of coincide?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use coincide in a sentence?
The two squares coincide nicely.
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