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verb co·in·cide \ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd, ˈkō-ən-ˌ\

Simple Definition of coincide

: to happen at the same time as something else
: to agree with something exactly : to be the same as something else

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of coincide

coincided

coinciding

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 in a sentence

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

Origin and Etymology of coincide

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

First Known Use: 1719

Synonym Discussion of coincide

agree, concur, coincide mean to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion. agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences <on some points we all can agree>. concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision <if my wife concurs, it's a deal>. coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement <their wishes coincide exactly with my desire>.

COINCIDE Defined for Kids

coincide

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verb co·in·cide \ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd\

Definition of coincide for Students

coincided

coinciding

1 : to happen at the same time <The band's performance is scheduled to coincide with the fireworks.>
2 : to agree exactly <Their goals coincided.>
3 : to occupy the same space <The edges of the wallpaper must coincide.>