CEFR B2

coincide

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: match, agree, parallel, concur, synchronize

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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."

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