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overlap

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of overlap

a partial covering of one thing by an adjoining member
  • The orthodontist will try to fix that overlap of two of your upper incisors.
Synonyms of overlap

imbrication, lapping
Words Related to overlap

shingling

overlaying, overlying, overspreading

overlap

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of overlap

to lie over parts of one another
  • The brochures on the display table should overlap but not so much that the titles are obscured.
Synonyms of overlap

lap, overlay, overlie, overspread
Words Related to overlap

shingle

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