First Known Use: 1719
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coincide
verb co·in·cide \ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd, ˈkō-ən-ˌ\
: to happen at the same time as something else
: to agree with something exactly : to be the same as something else
co·in·cid·edco·in·cid·ing
Full Definition of COINCIDE
intransitive verb
1
a : to occupy the same place in space or time b : to occupy exactly corresponding or equivalent positions on a scale or in a series
2
: to correspond in nature, character, or function
3
: to be in accord or agreement : concur
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Origin of COINCIDE
Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- + incidere to fall on, from in- + cadere to fall — more at chance
Related to COINCIDE
- Antonyms
- differ (from), disagree (with)
Synonym Discussion of COINCIDE
agree, concur, coincide mean to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion. agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences <on some points we all can agree>. concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision <if my wife concurs, it's a deal>. coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement <their wishes coincide exactly with my desire>.
Rhymes with COINCIDE
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COINCIDE Defined for Kids
coincide
verb co·in·cide \ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd\
co·in·cid·edco·in·cid·ing
Definition of COINCIDE for Kids
1
: to happen at the same time <The band's performance is scheduled to coincide with the fireworks.>
2
: to agree exactly <Their goals coincided.>
3
: to occupy the same space <The edges of the wallpaper must coincide.>
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