Definitions
- Describing two things that share a common area or time frame. - Referring to a situation where two or more things have some similarities or commonalities. - Talking about a situation where two or more things intersect or coincide.
- Referring to two or more events happening at the same time. - Describing a situation where two or more things happen to occur together by chance. - Talking about a situation where two or more things match or correspond with each other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve two or more things happening at the same time.
- 2Both can refer to situations where two or more things share similarities or commonalities.
- 3Both can be used to describe situations where two or more things intersect or overlap.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Overlap refers to things sharing a common area or time frame, while coincide specifically refers to events happening at the same time.
- 2Cause: Overlap can be intentional or unintentional, while coincide usually implies chance or luck.
- 3Extent: Overlap implies a shared area or time frame, while coincide can refer to any level of similarity or correspondence.
- 4Usage: Overlap is more commonly used in technical or specialized contexts, while coincide is more common in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Overlap can imply conflict or competition, while coincide is neutral or positive in connotation.
Remember this!
Overlap and coincide are synonyms that describe situations where two or more things share similarities or occur at the same time. However, overlap specifically refers to things sharing a common area or time frame, while coincide refers to events happening simultaneously or matching in some way. Additionally, overlap can imply conflict or competition, while coincide is neutral or positive in connotation.
