Overlapped Meaning in English

word · lemma: overlap

US

ˈoʊvɝˌɫæpt

OH-ver-LAPT

UK

ˌəʊvəlˈæpt

oh-vuh-LAPT

Definition

When one thing partly covers or happens at the same time as another. Used for physical objects or events/times.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for schedules ('the meetings overlapped'), physical objects ('papers overlapped on the desk'), or ideas. Usually past tense. 'Overlap' is the base verb.

• Spanish: superpuesto - solapado
• Portuguese (BR): sobreposto - sobreposto (tempo ou espaço)
• Portuguese (PT): sobreposto - sobreposto (tempo ou espaço)
• Chinese (Simplified): 重叠
• Chinese (Traditional): 重疊
• Hindi: ओवरलैप हुआ
• Arabic: تداخل
• Bengali: আচ্ছাদিত হয়েছিল - আংশিক মিলেছিল
• Russian: перекрывались - совпадали
• Japanese: 重なった
• Vietnamese: chồng lên nhau - trùng lắp
• Korean: 겹쳤다 - 중첩되었다
• Turkish: örtüştü - üst üste bindi
• Urdu: اوور لیپ ہو گئے - جزوی طور پر ملا
• Indonesian: tumpang tindih - bertindihan

Example Sentences

The two pictures overlapped on the wall.

basic

The meetings overlapped by ten minutes.

basic

Some colors overlapped in the painting.

basic

Their vacation plans overlapped, so they traveled together.

natural

Her work schedule overlapped with her brother's classes.

natural

The music from next door overlapped with ours at the party.

natural