coincide
[ koh-in-sahyd ]
/ ˌkoʊ ɪnˈsaɪd /
verb (used without object), co·in·cid·ed, co·in·cid·ing.
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.
to correspond exactly, as in nature, character, etc.: His vocation coincides with his avocation.
to agree or concur, as in thought or opinion: Their opinions always coincide.
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OTHER WORDS FROM coincide
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coincide
/ (ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd) /
verb (intr)
to occur or exist simultaneously
to be identical in nature, character, etc
to agree
Word Origin for coincide
C18: from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- together + incidere to occur, befall, from cadere to fall
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