coincide

[ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd]

coincide Definition

• 1. occur at or during the same time
• 2. correspond in nature, position, or function; be in harmony
• 3. agree or concur

Using coincide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coincide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The festival coincides with the anniversary of the town.

• Example

  Her arrival at the airport coincided with the departure of the plane.

• Example

  The two accounts of the incident coincide.

• Example

  His interests coincide with mine.

coincide Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for coincide

• concur
• correspond
• harmonize
• match
• parallel

Antonyms for coincide

• differ
• disagree
• clash

Phrases with coincide

• coincide with something

  happen at the same time as something else

  Example

  The concert coincides with the football match, so we won't be able to attend both.

• coincide with someone's interests/opinions

  be in agreement with someone's interests/opinions

  Example

  Her views on politics coincide with those of her father.

• coincide with reality

  be in agreement with what is actually happening or true

  Example

  The evidence presented in court did not coincide with the defendant's story.

Origins of coincide

from Latin 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'incidere' meaning 'fall upon'

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Summary: coincide in Brief

The verb 'coincide' [ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd] means to occur or happen at the same time, or to correspond in nature, position, or function. It can also mean to agree or concur. Examples include 'The festival coincides with the anniversary of the town.' and 'His interests coincide with mine.'