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coincide

[ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd]

coincide Definition

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

Antonyms for coincide

Phrases with coincide

  • 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.

  • 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.'