coincide (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

Definition

To happen at the same time or during the same period.

Examples

• The festival dates coincide with the national holiday.

• Their arrival coincided with the start of the storm.

• The two events happened to coincide, much to everyone's surprise.

How to Use coincide

coincide with (prepositional phrase)

To happen at the same time as something else. — "The election results will coincide with the release of the new economic report."

coincide with (prepositional phrase)

To be in agreement or harmony with something. — "His personal beliefs do not coincide with his professional duties."

Synonyms of coincide

Words with a similar meaning to coincide:

• match
• agree
• parallel
• concur
• synchronize

Antonyms of coincide

Words with the opposite meaning to coincide:

• differ
• diverge

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