coincide

[koh-in-sahyd]

verb (used without object)

coincided, coinciding 

1. to occupy the same place in space, the same point or period in time, or the same relative position.

   The centers of concentric circles coincide. Our vacations coincided this year.

2. to correspond exactly, as in nature, character, etc..

   His vocation coincides with his avocation.

3. to agree or concur, as in thought or opinion.

   Their opinions always coincide.

   Synonyms: square, jibe, tally, match, correspond, accord
   Antonyms: contradict, differ

coincide

/ ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd /

verb

1. to occur or exist simultaneously

2. to be identical in nature, character, etc

3. to agree

Other Word Forms

• uncoincided adjective
• uncoinciding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of coincide¹

First recorded in 1635–45; from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- co- + incidere “to fall upon, befall” ( incident )

Word History and Origins

Origin of coincide¹

C18: from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- together + incidere to occur, befall, from cadere to fall

Example Sentences

Originally known as 21 Demands, the Dublin-formed band adopted their current name in 2012 to coincide with a change in their music.

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Your renovation also has to coincide with the show’s schedule.

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A windfall of job opportunities for Guy coincides with Rosemary’s pregnancy.

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The departures coincide with the government shutdown, which could bring another round of cuts.

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The departures coincide with the shutdown, which could bring still more cuts.

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Related Words

• concur 
• correspond 
• jibe