coincide

verb C1

Meaning

To coincide means to occur simultaneously or to correspond in nature, character, or position, often implying a significant relationship or alignment between two or more events, ideas, or phenomena, particularly in contexts requiring precise temporal or co
💡 It is important to distinguish between "coincide" and "concur"; while both imply agreement or simultaneous occurrence, "coincide" often emphasizes the alignment of events or ideas in a more spatial or temporal sense, whereas "concur" typically refers to agreement in opinion or judgment.

Example Sentences

The study's results coincide with previous research findings on climate change .
Their opinions coincide on the main points of the proposal .

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