overlap
noun
1. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- there was no overlap between their proposals
Similar word(s): convergence, intersection
Definition categories: thought, representation
2. the property of partial coincidence in time
Definition categories: attribute, coincidence, concurrence, conjunction
3. a flap that lies over another part
Similar word(s): lap
Definition categories: man–made, flap
verb
1. coincide partially or wholly
- Our vacations overlap
Definition categories: stative, coincide, cooccur
2. extend over and cover a part of
- The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city
Definition categories: stative, continue, cover, extend
Sentences with overlap as a verb:
- the mousemat overlapped the edge of the desk
- The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges
- The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians)