verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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General-American:/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
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rhymes with -aɪd
CMU ARPABET:K OW2 IH0 N S AY1 D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
verb
Meaning 1
To occupy exactly the same space.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Examples
The two squares coincide nicely.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
verb
Meaning 2
To occur at the same time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Examples
The conference will coincide with his vacation.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: concur
Antonyms: none provided
3
verb
Meaning 3
To correspond, concur, or agree.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Examples
Our ideas coincide, except in certain areas.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
verb
Meaning 4
happen simultaneously
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
The two events coincided
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: concur
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place