Coincide ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Coincide ( verb )

1. Occur at the same time.
2. Be in agreement or harmony.
3. Occupy the same space or position.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin coincīdere, from co- "together" + incīdere "fall upon".

Examples:

1. The parade coincided with the opening ceremony of the summer games.
2. The opinions of the two politicians coincided on several key issues.
3. The edges of the two paintings coincided exactly, forming a perfect seam.
4. The date of the exam coincided with my sister's wedding.
5. The results of the study coincided with our predictions.

(As a noun)

Coincide ( noun )

1. Occur at the same time.
2. Be in agreement or harmony.
3. Occupy the same space or position.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin coincīdere, from co- "together" + incīdere "fall upon".

Examples:

1. The parade coincided with the opening ceremony of the summer games.
2. The opinions of the two politicians coincided on several key issues.
3. The edges of the two paintings coincided exactly, forming a perfect seam.
4. The date of the exam coincided with my sister's wedding.
5. The results of the study coincided with our predictions.