What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overlapped
Example
The two carpets overlapped in the middle of the room. [overlapped: verb]
Example
The schedules of the two meetings overlapped, so I had to choose which one to attend. [overlapped: past tense]
intersect
Example
The two roads intersect at the traffic light. [intersect: verb]
Example
The two circles intersect at two points. [intersect: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overlapped is more commonly used in everyday language, while intersect is more commonly used in technical or mathematical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overlapped and intersect?
Both overlapped and intersect are neutral in terms of formality, but intersect may be perceived as more technical or specialized due to its usage in mathematical or geometric contexts.
