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coincide

[ koh-in-sahyd ]

verb (used without object)

coincided, coinciding.
  1. to occupy the same place in space, the same point or period in time, or the same relative position:

    The centers of concentric circles coincide. Our vacations coincided this year.

  2. to correspond exactly, as in nature, character, etc.:

    His vocation coincides with his avocation.

  3. to agree or concur, as in thought or opinion:

    Their opinions always coincide.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

    Antonyms: ,



coincide

/ ˌəʊɪˈɪ /

verb

  1. to occur or exist simultaneously
  2. to be identical in nature, character, etc
  3. to agree
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲc··Ļ adjective
  • ܲc··iԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of coincide1

First recorded in 1635–45; from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- co- + incidere “to fall upon, befall” ( incident )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of coincide1

C18: from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- together + incidere to occur, befall, from cadere to fall
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Turnout in local elections that do not coincide with a general election are almost always shrivelled.

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In a statement coinciding with the start of the hearings, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said it had decided "not to take part in this circus".

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It will run from 8 May to 10 May to coincide with events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

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For those who may have forgotten, “60 Minutes” features interviews with candidates topping each major party’s ticket, coinciding with every presidential election.

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Belfast City Hall will also be illuminated in yellow and white on Saturday to coincide with the day of his funeral.

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