CEFR B2

overlap

verb/noun

Meaning

To cover or extend over part of something else; to occur at the same time or share common features.

Examples

The roof tiles are designed to overlap to prevent rain from getting in.
Our vacation dates overlap with the start of the new school year.

Synonyms: coincide, intersect, superimpose

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overlap (B2)

verb/noun

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlæp/

Definition

To cover or extend over part of something else; to occur at the same time or share common features.

Examples

The roof tiles are designed to overlap to prevent rain from getting in.
Our vacation dates overlap with the start of the new school year.
The responsibilities of the two managers overlap significantly.

How to Use overlap

overlap with (prepositional phrase): To cover or share something with another thing. — "The new policy will overlap with the old one for six months."
overlap in (prepositional phrase): To share common features or characteristics in a specific area. — "There is a considerable overlap in their skill sets."

Synonyms of overlap

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Antonyms of overlap

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