overlap

/'ouvəlæp/

Thân thiện

The two puzzle pieces overlap perfectly on the table.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A part that covers and extends beyond something else: A flap or section that lies over another part, creating a covered area.
   • A situation where things happen at the same time or share common features: A partial or complete coincidence in time, space, or characteristics between two or more things.

2. Verb:

   • To cover something partly by extending over its edge: To lie over and cover a part of something else.
   • To happen at the same time or share common areas: To coincide partially or wholly in time, subject, or scope.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The overlap of the roof tiles provides better waterproofing.
  • There is a significant overlap in their research interests.

• Verb:

  • The two maps overlap at the edges.
  • Our work schedules overlap on Wednesdays.

Advanced Usage

• "area of overlap": A specific region or domain where two or more things coincide.

  • The area of overlap between the two circles represents shared characteristics.

• "temporal overlap": Coincidence in time.

  • The temporal overlap of the two events caused a scheduling conflict.

Variants and Related Words

• Overlapping (adj./n.): The act or state of overlapping.
  • The overlapping layers created a strong seal.

Synonyms

• Noun: Intersection, coincidence, common ground, conjunction.
• Verb: Overlie, cover, coincide, intersect.

Related Phrases

• Overlap with: To share common features or time with something else.
  • My vacation overlaps with the conference.

Idioms

• "Overlap of interests": A situation where people or groups share similar concerns or goals.
  • The successful partnership was built on a strong overlap of interests.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a flap that lies over another part
   • the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches
2. the property of partial coincidence in time
3. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
   • there was no overlap between their proposals

Verb

1. extend over and cover a part of
   • The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city
2. coincide partially or wholly
   • Our vacations overlap

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lap
• convergence
• intersection