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

The pain was centred in her hip and initially coincided with her menstrual cycle, but developed to be a constant, agonising problem.

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The Holyrood vote will coincide with the Welsh Parliament and English local elections.

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The film premieres in New York on Wednesday night at an event hosted by the Committee to Protect Journalists, to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly.

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His rise to stardom coincided with a period of violence linked to separatist groups in Assam.

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Lower GST rates coincide with the beginning of a long festive season when Indians typically open their purse strings to buy everything from new cars to clothes.

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Related Words

• concur 
• correspond 
• jibe