overlap

Nouns

  • (n) a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
    • there was no overlap between their proposals
    convergence, intersection,
  • (n) the property of partial coincidence in time
  • (n) a flap that lies over another part
    • the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches
    lap,

Verbs

  • (v) coincide partially or wholly
    • Our vacations overlap
  • (v) extend over and cover a part of
    • The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city

Synonyms

convergence intersection lap

Words of close approximity

overlay
overly
overlay overlie overlip
overlapping