overlap
Translation
to overlap, to coincide
Examples
The two circles overlap in the middle.
The two circles overlap in the middle.
My vacation overlaps with the conference.
My holiday overlaps with the conference.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cover part of the same area of space. The two circles overlap in the middle.
((with sth.)) to happen at the same time as something else. My holiday overlaps with the conference.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coincide, intersect, cover
Etymology
From 'over' + 'lap'. Think of one thing laying over a part (the lap) of another.
Memory Tips
Imagine two pieces of paper, one laid over the other so their edges 'lap' over.