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.
उदाहरण
3 / 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.
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the word 'lap'. Like a cat sitting on your lap, one thing sits 'over' the 'lap' of another, sharing that space.
त्वरित क्विज़
The history and literature courses __________ quite a bit, as both cover the Victorian era.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: overlap
उदाहरण
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.
शब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
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
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
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.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
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.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Learners often use 'overlap to' when they should use 'overlap with'. Also, they sometimes confuse the noun and verb forms in sentence structure.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the word 'lap'. Like a cat sitting on your lap, one thing sits 'over' the 'lap' of another, sharing that space.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Derived from the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'lap' (to fold), appearing in the late 17th century to describe items folded over one another.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In Western corporate culture, 'overlap' is often discussed during restructuring to eliminate 'redundancy' (doing the same work twice).
त्वरित क्विज़
The history and literature courses __________ quite a bit, as both cover the Victorian era.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: overlap
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संबंधित शब्द
annul
C1To officially declare a legal agreement, decision, or marriage invalid and void, treating it as if it never existed. It is primarily used in legal and formal contexts to revoke the legitimacy of an act or contract.
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antagonist
C1To act in opposition to someone or something, or to provoke hostility and anger through specific actions or behavior. It involves intentionally or unintentionally creating an adversary or causing someone to become unfriendly.
anthology
C1A published collection of poems, short stories, or other pieces of writing, often from different authors. It can also refer to a collection of musical works or films that share a common theme or style.
antipathy
C1A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility toward someone or something. It often describes an instinctive or long-standing emotional opposition rather than a temporary annoyance.
antithesis
C1The antithesis is a person or thing that is the direct or polar opposite of someone or something else. It also refers to a rhetorical device where two contrasting ideas are placed together in a balanced grammatical structure to achieve a contrasting effect.
amalgamate
C1To combine or unite multiple components, organizations, or ideas into a single, integrated whole. It describes a process where the original parts merge to form a larger, unified entity.
ameliorate
C1To make something bad or unsatisfactory better, more tolerable, or more effective. It is frequently used in formal contexts to describe improving social conditions, medical symptoms, or structural problems.
amenable
C1Amenable describes a person who is willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion, or a situation/thing that is capable of being acted upon in a particular way. It implies a cooperative attitude or a susceptibility to a specific process, authority, or treatment.
anxious
C1A state of feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It can also describe a strong desire or eagerness to do something, often accompanied by a sense of tension.
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