coincide — to happen at the same time or to occupy the same position
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to happen at the same time or to occupy the same position
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
Example Sentences
- My gym schedule coincides with my crush's workout time - what a 'coincidence'!
- The meeting coincides with lunch time, so everyone will be hangry.
- Our opinions on pizza toppings coincide perfectly - we both hate pineapple.
coincide
VERB[/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/]
to happen at the same time or to occupy the same position
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'coincidere', combining 'co-' (together) and 'incidere' (to fall upon, to happen). The Latin 'incidere' derives from 'in-' (upon) and 'cadere' (to fall).
Breakdown
co- (together) + in- (upon) + cid (fall) + -e (infinitive) = coincide (to fall upon together, to occur at the same time)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My gym schedule coincides with my crush's workout time - what a 'coincidence'!”
“The meeting coincides with lunch time, so everyone will be hangry.”
“Our opinions on pizza toppings coincide perfectly - we both hate pineapple.”
“The conference dates coincide with the school holidays.”
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