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OVERLAPS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Overlaps.

Overlaps - as a noun

A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

Example: "There was no overlap between their proposals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convergenceintersection
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
internal representationmental representationrepresentation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The property of partial coincidence in time

A flap that lies over another part

Example: "The lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flap
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Overlaps - as a verb

Coincide partially or wholly

Example: "Our vacations overlap"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
co-occurcoincidecooccur
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Extend over and cover a part of

Example: "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continuecoverextend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The company's target market overlaps with that of its competitors."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERLAPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overlaps is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERLAPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is OVERLAPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overlaps is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERLAPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is OVERLAPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overlaps is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERLAPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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