overlap
noun
- 1
a flap that lies over another part
the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches
- 2
the property of partial coincidence in time
- 3
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
there was no overlap between their proposals
verb
- 1
coincide partially or wholly
Our vacations overlap
- 2
extend over and cover a part of
The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city
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