overlap

Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary

I - noun

1. the property of partial coincidence in time
• Hypernyms:
concurrence, coincidence, conjunction, co-occurrence
2. a flap that lies over another part
- the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches
• Syn:
lap
• Derivationally related forms:
lap (for: lap)
• Hypernyms:
flap
• Hyponyms:
cuff, turnup, lapel, lappet
3. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- there was no overlap between their proposals
• Syn:
convergence, intersection
• Hypernyms:
representation, mental representation, internal representation
• Hyponyms:
crossroads, interface

II - verb

1. coincide partially or wholly (Freq. 5)
- Our vacations overlap
• Hypernyms:
coincide, co-occur, cooccur
• Hyponyms:
share
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Something is ----ing PP
- Somebody ----s something
2. extend over and cover a part of (Freq. 1)
- The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city
• Derivationally related forms:
overlapping
• Hypernyms:
cover, continue, extend
• Hyponyms:
imbricate
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s something

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  lap, convergence, intersection