overlap
To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.
Exemples
3 sur 5The roof tiles overlap each other to ensure that rain cannot leak through.
The shingles on the roof sit on top of one another to prevent water from entering.
It is observed that the legal frameworks of these two nations overlap in matters of maritime trade.
The laws of both countries share common rules regarding sea-based commerce.
My gym time and your yoga class overlap by ten minutes, so we can walk home together.
Our two scheduled activities happen at the same time for ten minutes.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'lap'. Like a cat sitting on your lap, one thing sits 'over' the 'lap' of another, sharing that space.
Quiz rapide
The history and literature courses __________ quite a bit, as both cover the Victorian era.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : overlap
Exemples
The roof tiles overlap each other to ensure that rain cannot leak through.
everydayThe shingles on the roof sit on top of one another to prevent water from entering.
It is observed that the legal frameworks of these two nations overlap in matters of maritime trade.
formalThe laws of both countries share common rules regarding sea-based commerce.
My gym time and your yoga class overlap by ten minutes, so we can walk home together.
informalOur two scheduled activities happen at the same time for ten minutes.
In the study of linguistics, the fields of morphology and syntax often overlap when analyzing word formation.
academicLinguistic research shows these two branches share common theoretical ground during analysis.
We need to redefine these roles because their responsibilities overlap, causing confusion in the department.
businessThe job duties are too similar, which is creating a lack of clarity in the office.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
no overlap between
two things that are completely distinct and separate
considerable overlap
a high degree of similarity or shared timing
areas of overlap
specific points where two topics or objects meet
Souvent confondu avec
Overlap means to share space/time, while overlook means to fail to notice something or to have a view from above.
Overlap is when two things share a part of a surface; overlay is to put one thing entirely on top of another.
Notes d'usage
Overlap can be used as both a noun and a verb. When used as a verb, it is often followed by the preposition 'with' when describing the relationship between two subjects.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'overlap to' when they should use 'overlap with'. Also, they sometimes confuse the noun and verb forms in sentence structure.
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'lap'. Like a cat sitting on your lap, one thing sits 'over' the 'lap' of another, sharing that space.
Origine du mot
Derived from the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'lap' (to fold), appearing in the late 17th century to describe items folded over one another.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Western corporate culture, 'overlap' is often discussed during restructuring to eliminate 'redundancy' (doing the same work twice).
Quiz rapide
The history and literature courses __________ quite a bit, as both cover the Victorian era.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : overlap
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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