coincide
word
Definition
To happen at the same time, or to be exactly the same or very similar in nature or opinion.
Usage & Nuances
'Coincide' is formal, often found in written or academic contexts. Common collocations: 'coincide with' (events overlapping), 'opinions coincide'. Not used for accidental meetings (use 'meet' or 'run into').
Spanish: coincidirPortuguese (BR): coincidirPortuguese (PT): coincidirChinese (Simplified): 同时发生 - 一致Chinese (Traditional): 同時發生 - 一致Hindi: समान होना - मेल खानाArabic: يتزامن - يتطابقBengali: মিলে যাওয়া - একসাথে ঘটে যাওয়াRussian: совпадатьJapanese: 一致する - 同時に起こるVietnamese: trùng hợp - trùng khớpKorean: 일치하다 - 동시에 일어나다Turkish: çakışmak - örtüşmekUrdu: مطابقت ہونا - ایک ساتھ ہوناIndonesian: bertepatan - bersamaan - sama persis
Example Sentences
Our opinions coincide on this issue.
basic
Their birthdays coincide every year.
basic
The meeting will coincide with lunch time.
basic
The start of the festival just happened to coincide with my vacation.
natural
It's rare for two major storms to coincide like this.
natural
Our schedules don't coincide, so let's find another time to meet.
natural