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OVERLAP

(noun, verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Overlap.

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Overlap - as a noun

A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

Example: "There was no overlap between their proposals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convergence19intersection14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
internal representationmental representationrepresentation16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The property of partial coincidence in time

A flap that lies over another part

Example: "The lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flap9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Overlap - as a verb

Coincide partially or wholly

Example: "Our vacations overlap"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
co-occurcoincide13cooccur
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Extend over and cover a part of

Example: "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continue10cover10extend14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The two circles have an overlap in the middle."
"There's an overlap between the end of the first chapter and the beginning of the second."
"The overlap between their responsibilities caused confusion."
"The meeting and the conference had a scheduling overlap."
"The overlap of interests between the two political parties is evident."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERLAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overlap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERLAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OVERLAP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overlap is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERLAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OVERLAP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overlap is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERLAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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