coincide

co·in·cide

verb \ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd, ˈkō-ən-ˌ\

: to happen at the same time as something else

: to agree with something exactly : to be the same as something else

co·in·cid·edco·in·cid·ing

Full Definition of COINCIDE

intransitive verb

1

a :  to occupy the same place in space or time

b :  to occupy exactly corresponding or equivalent positions on a scale or in a series

2

:  to correspond in nature, character, or function

3

:  to be in accord or agreement :  concur

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Examples of COINCIDE

1. The goals of the business partners coincide.
2. <the heaviest snowfall of the season coincided with the start of our weeklong ski vacation>

Origin of COINCIDE

Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- + incidere to fall on, from in- + cadere to fall — more at chance

First Known Use: 1719

Related to COINCIDE

Synonyms

accompany, attend, coexist, concur, co-occur, synchronize

Antonyms

differ (from), disagree (with)

Related Words

chance, hap, happen, transpire

Near Antonyms

antedate, precede, predate; follow, succeed

See Synonym Discussion at agree

Rhymes with COINCIDE

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