B2 verb तटस्थ

overlap

/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/

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

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
overlap
Verb
overlap
विशेषण
overlapping
संबंधित
overlapping
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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

1

The roof tiles overlap each other to ensure that rain cannot leak through.

everyday

The shingles on the roof sit on top of one another to prevent water from entering.

2

It is observed that the legal frameworks of these two nations overlap in matters of maritime trade.

formal

The laws of both countries share common rules regarding sea-based commerce.

3

My gym time and your yoga class overlap by ten minutes, so we can walk home together.

informal

Our two scheduled activities happen at the same time for ten minutes.

4

In the study of linguistics, the fields of morphology and syntax often overlap when analyzing word formation.

academic

Linguistic research shows these two branches share common theoretical ground during analysis.

5

We need to redefine these roles because their responsibilities overlap, causing confusion in the department.

business

The job duties are too similar, which is creating a lack of clarity in the office.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
overlap
Verb
overlap
विशेषण
overlapping
संबंधित
overlapping

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

significant overlap a large amount of shared area or commonality
overlap significantly to have a lot of things in common or happen at the same time
partial overlap sharing only some parts or characteristics
overlap with to share a space or time with another specific thing
temporal overlap happening at the same time

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 vs overlook

Overlap means to share space/time, while overlook means to fail to notice something or to have a view from above.

overlap vs overlay

Overlap is when two things share a part of a surface; overlay is to put one thing entirely on top of another.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

subject + overlap + with + object subject (plural) + overlap gerund used as an adjective: overlapping circles
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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

संबंधित शब्द

annul

C1

To 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.

anomaly

C1

An anomaly is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It is frequently used in scientific, technical, or statistical contexts to describe a data point or occurrence that does not fit an established pattern.

antagonist

C1

To 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

C1

A 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

C1

A 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

C1

The 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

C1

To 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

C1

To 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

C1

Amenable 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

C1

A 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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