OVERLAP Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word overlap. (close relations)
Definition of OVERLAP
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 |