coincide
Coincide (verb) means to happen at the same time as something else. Example: “Her birthday happens to coincide with the town festival.”
How to use coincide
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo happen at the same time as, or to match up with, something else.
Word forms
coincided past tense, coincides singular
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Her birthday happens to _____ with the town festival.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin coincidere, from con- + incidere, "to fall into" (from cadere, "to fall").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for coincide
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What does “coincide” mean?
The word “coincide” means to happen at the same time as something else. In plain terms, to happen at the same time as, or to match up with, something else.
How do you pronounce “coincide”?
“Coincide” is pronounced koh-ihn-SYD (/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “coincide” in a sentence?
Here is “coincide” used in a sentence: “Her birthday happens to coincide with the town festival.”
What part of speech is “coincide”?
“Coincide” is a verb.
Where does the word “coincide” come from?
The word “coincide” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin coincidere, from con- + incidere, "to fall into" (from cadere, "to fall").
Is “coincide” a common word?
“Coincide” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “coincide” have?
“Coincide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to happen at the same time as something else.