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overlap

[ˌəʊvəˈlap]

overlap Definition

  • 1to cover part of the same area of interest, responsibility, etc.
  • 2to have something in common with something else

Using overlap: Examples

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

  • Example

    The two circles overlap in the middle.

  • Example

    The responsibilities of the two departments overlap.

  • Example

    Our interests overlap in many areas.

overlap Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overlap

Antonyms for overlap

Phrases with overlap

  • to have something in common with something else

    Example

    The two projects overlap with each other.

  • to share some common features or characteristics

    Example

    Their interests overlap in many areas.

  • the area where two things overlap

    Example

    There is an overlap between the two departments.

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Summary: overlap in Brief

The verb 'overlap' [ˌəʊvəˈlap] means to cover part of the same area of interest, responsibility, etc., or to have something in common with something else. It can be used to describe the intersection of two circles or the shared responsibilities of two departments. The phrase 'overlap with' denotes a commonality between two things, while 'overlap in' describes shared features or characteristics. 'Overlap between' refers to the area where two things overlap.

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