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OVERLAP Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word overlap. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word overlap. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OVERLAP

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intersect
verb, nounv, n
verb

• meet at a point

blend
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an occurrence of thorough mixing

• a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings

• the act of blending components together thoroughly

verb

• combine into one

• blend or harmonize

• mix together different elements

coexist
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• coexist peacefully, as of nations

• exist together

coincide
verbv
verb

• go with, fall together

• happen simultaneously

• be the same

combine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field

• a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service

• an occurrence that results in things being united

verb

• have or possess in combination

• put or add together

• combine so as to form a whole; mix

• add together from different sources

• join for a common purpose or in a common action

• gather in a mass, sum, or whole

• mix together different elements

conjoin
verbv
verb

• make contact or come together

• take in marriage; married

cross
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry

• a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

• any affliction that causes great suffering

• (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

adjective satellite

• extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

• annoyed and irritable

verb

• travel across or pass over

• meet at a point

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• fold so as to resemble a cross

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• meet and pass

• trace a line through or across

• breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

fuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded

• any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

verb

• mix together different elements

• become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat

• equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse

• make liquid or plastic by heating

intermix
verbv
verb

• combine into one

join
verbv
noun

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets

verb

• become part of; become a member of a group or organization

• cause to become joined or linked

• come into the company of

• make contact or come together

• be or become joined or united or linked

meet
verbv
noun

• a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

adjective satellite

• being precisely fitting and right

verb

• come together

• get together socially or for a specific purpose

• be adjacent or come together

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• collect in one place

• get to know; get acquainted with

• meet by design; be present at the arrival of

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

• experience as a reaction

• undergo or suffer

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

merge
verbv
verb

• become one

• mix together different elements

• join or combine

mingle
verbv
verb

• to bring or combine together or with something else

• get involved or mixed-up with

• be all mixed up or jumbled together

unite
verbv
verb

• act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

• become one

• have or possess in combination

• be or become joined or united or linked

• bring together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation

• join or combine

interlap
verbv
verb

• To overlap mutually, so that each partially covers the other.

convergence
nounn
noun

• the occurrence of two or more things coming together

• the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit

• a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

• the act of converging (coming closer)

intersection
nounn
noun

• a point where lines intersect

• a junction where one street or road crosses another

• a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations

• the set of elements common to two or more sets

• a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

• the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)

lap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the upper side of the thighs of a seated person

• an area of control or responsibility

• the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs

• a flap that lies over another part

• movement once around a course

• touching with the tongue

verb

• lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

• pass the tongue over

• move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

• take up with the tongue

• wash or flow against

Best Hypernyms For OVERLAP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overlap, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
co-occur co-occurrence coincide coincidence concurrence conjunction continue cooccur cover extend flap representation
Phrases (2)
internal representationmental representation

Alternatives for INTERSECT

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