coincide

CEFRB2

/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To happen at the same time or match exactly.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To correspond, concur, or agree.

Examples

  • It's a pity our trips to New York don't coincide.

  • It's clear that our arguments don't coincide at all.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To occur at the same time.

  2. To occupy exactly the same space.

More examples

In context

  • Publication of the article was timed to coincide with the professor's birthday.

  • Our ideas coincide, except in certain areas.

  • The conference will coincide with his vacation.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From French coïncider, from Medieval Latin coincidere, from con- + incidere, from in- (“into, to”) + cadere (“to fall, fall down, drop”).