overlap
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over·lap

verb \ˌō-vər-ˈlap\

Definition of OVERLAP

transitive verb
1
: to extend over or past and cover a part of
2
: to have something in common with
intransitive verb
1
: to occupy the same area in part
2
: to have something in common
over·lap \ˈō-vər-ˌlap\ noun

Examples of OVERLAP

  1. The roof shingles overlap each other.
  2. Baseball season overlaps football season in September.
  3. Some of your duties overlap his.

First Known Use of OVERLAP

1704

Related to OVERLAP

Synonyms
lap, overlay, overlie, overspread

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