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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

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

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