overlap
Americanverb (used with object)
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to lap over (something else or each other); extend over and cover a part of; imbricate.
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to cover and extend beyond (something else).
The ends of cloth overlap the table.
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to coincide in part with; have in common with.
two lives that overlapped each other.
verb (used without object)
noun
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an act or instance of overlapping.
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the extent or amount of overlapping.
The second story of the building has an overlap of ten feet.
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an overlapping part.
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the place of overlapping.
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(in yacht racing) the position of two yachts side by side such that the overtaking boat, to pass the other on the opposite side, must fall back, or such that neither can turn toward the other without danger of collision.
verb
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(of two things) to extend or lie partly over (each other)
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to cover and extend beyond (something)
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(intr) to coincide partly in time, subject, etc
noun
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a part that overlaps or is overlapped
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the amount, length, etc, overlapping
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the act or fact of overlapping
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a place of overlapping
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geology the horizontal extension of the upper beds in a series of rock strata beyond the lower beds, usually caused by submergence of the land
Other Word Forms
- nonoverlapping adjective
Etymology
Origin of overlap
Example Sentences
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And, an overlapping circle of liberals and intellectuals who wanted to restore the 1906 constitution with free elections and civil liberties.
However, the financial technology company’s profit guidance for the fiscal third quarter – which overlaps with peak tax season – came in short of Wall Street’s expectations.
While the companies overlap in customers, OpenAI has a much broader user base that also uses ChatGPT for free, making advertising an attractive revenue source.
From Los Angeles Times
These findings clarify how the two overlapping pitches, or biphonation, are physically produced.
From Science Daily
The acquisition was made as ride-share and delivery apps try to expand what they offer to keep users engaged, as the features available on those apps start to overlap.
From MarketWatch
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