coincide with — to happen at the same time as something else
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to happen at the same time as something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊɪnˈsaɪd wɪð/
Example Sentences
- My lunch break coincides with the office fire drill - perfect timing to avoid the chaos!
- The company's financial report coincides with our quarterly analysis.
- Unfortunately, the team meeting coincides with my dentist appointment.
coincide with
VERB[/koʊɪnˈsaɪd wɪð/]
to happen at the same time as something else
When we decide, lightning strikes where paths divide - our choice coincides with nature's sign!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase derives from Latin, combining 'co-' (together) and 'incidere' (to fall upon, occur). The term originally meant 'to fall together' or 'happen simultaneously', later evolving to describe events or circumstances that occur at the same time or match in occurrence.
Breakdown
co- (together) + incidere (to fall upon, occur). The prefix 'co-' indicates togetherness, while 'incidere' stems from 'in-' (into) + 'cadere' (to fall), giving the compound sense of events falling or occurring together.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My lunch break coincides with the office fire drill - perfect timing to avoid the chaos!”
“The company's financial report coincides with our quarterly analysis.”
“Unfortunately, the team meeting coincides with my dentist appointment.”
“His arrival coincided with the start of the thunderstorm - talk about dramatic timing!”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.