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Coincide

/ˈkɔɪn.saɪd/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To occur at the same time or to occupy the same space.

    "The two events will coincide, making it difficult to attend both."
  2. 2

    To agree in opinion or to correspond in nature.

    "Their views on the matter coincide, leading to a unified decision."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'coincide' originates from the Latin 'coincidere', which means 'to fall together'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century, retaining the meaning of occurring simultaneously or agreeing in opinion.

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