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

It coincides with the busy festive period next month.

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To coincide with road safety charity Brake's Road Safety Week, which launched today, Ms Hogan has also made a video telling her story to be shown in schools throughout the county.

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Timing the explosion to coincide with traffic to conceal the noise, they managed to break through.

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The market's opening day coincided with the Belfast Christmas lights switch-on, with a number of roads in the city centre closed.

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And when the full Moon - which occurs roughly every 29.5 days - coincides with the Moon's perigee, it appears bigger and brighter than usual and so we call it a supermoon.

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Related Words

• concur
• correspond
• jibe