Meaning & Definition of Overlap in English
English⟶
Overlap
/oʊvərlæp/
noun
1. A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- "There was no overlap between their proposals"
synonym:
- overlap,
- convergence,
- intersection
2. The property of partial coincidence in time
synonym:
- overlap
3. A flap that lies over another part
- "The lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
synonym:
- lap,
- overlap
verb
1. Coincide partially or wholly
- "Our vacations overlap"
synonym:
- overlap
2. Extend over and cover a part of
- "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city"
synonym:
- overlap
Examples of using
It's clear that our arguments don't overlap at all.