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1. overlap
verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌlæp'] coincide partially or wholly.
Synonyms
- coincide
- share
- co-occur
Antonyms
- stay in place
- smooth
- decrease
- shorten
Etymology
- lap (English)
- lappen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Words that Rhyme with Overlap
- backslap
- burlap
Example sentences of the word overlap
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Add a dab of hot glue to the ends of the sticks where they overlap to connect them.
2. Verb, base form
Starting blocks cannot overlap the starting line or touch another runner's lane.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Spread a layer of 15 pound asphalt felt over the floor with a three inch overlap at the seams.
2. overlap
verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌlæp'] extend over and cover a part of.
Synonyms
- continue
- imbricate
- extend
Antonyms
- unstrain
- separation
- disagreement
Etymology
- lap (English)
- lappen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. overlap
noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌlæp'] the property of partial coincidence in time.
Synonyms
- conjunction
- concurrence
- coincidence
Antonyms
- unmask
- uncover
- artifact
- undress
Etymology
- lap (English)
- lappen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. overlap
noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌlæp'] a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena.
Synonyms
- convergence
- mental representation
- interface
- representation
- internal representation
- crossroads
Antonyms
- arise
- show
- fall short of
- discontinue
Etymology
- lap (English)
- lappen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. overlap
noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌlæp'] a flap that lies over another part.
Synonyms
- cuff
- turnup
- lapel
- lappet
- flap
Antonyms
- divergency
- inactivity
- competition
- stand still
Etymology
- lap (English)
- lappen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))