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coincide(dictionary)

coincide (oh)



[Date: 1700-1800; Language: Medieval Latin; Origin: coincidere, from Latin co- ( CO-) + incidere ( INCIDENT)]
to happen at the same time as something else, especially by chance
-see also coincidence coincidence coincide with
::His entry to the party coincided with his marriage.
::When our vacations coincided, we often holidayed together.
planned/timed/arranged to coincide
::The show is timed to coincide with the launch of a new book.
[not in progressive] if two people's ideas, opinions etc coincide, they are the same
-see also coincidence coincidence
::The interests of the US and those of the islanders may not coincide.
coincide with
::The cloth had a natural look which coincided perfectly with the image Laura sought.
to meet or be in the same place
::The journey coincides in part with the Pennine Way.