coincide

[ koh-in-sahyd ]

verb (used without object)

, co·in·cid·ed, co·in·cid·ing.

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: square, jibe, tally, match, correspond, accord

   Antonyms: contradict, differ

coincide

/ ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd /

verb

1. to occur or exist simultaneously
2. to be identical in nature, character, etc
3. to agree

Other Words From

• unco·in·cided adjective
• unco·in·ciding adjective

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 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of coincide¹

C18: from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- together + incidere to occur, befall, from cadere to fall

Example Sentences

Pro-Palestinian and anti-racist organisations were planning demonstrations in the capital to coincide with the event.

From BBC

The merchandise was to coincide with the highly anticipated Universal film.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re monitoring the situation very closely as it does coincide with the potential for critical fire weather conditions,” said Ariel Cohen, meteorologist in charge of the National Weather Service in Los Angeles and Oxnard.

From Los Angeles Times

A cold, wet storm system is forecast to travel through California later this week, increasing the chances that Los Angeles on Saturday could get its first rainfall since early May — which would coincide with a possible World Series Game 7 at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

The results coincide with a larger fight over whether the state’s pesticide limits are protective.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• concur
• correspond
• jibe