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.
예시
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'lap'. Like a cat sitting on your lap, one thing sits 'over' the 'lap' of another, sharing that space.
빠른 퀴즈
The history and literature courses __________ quite a bit, as both cover the Victorian era.
정답!
정답은: overlap
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
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.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'overlap to' when they should use 'overlap with'. Also, they sometimes confuse the noun and verb forms in sentence structure.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'lap'. Like a cat sitting on your lap, one thing sits 'over' the 'lap' of another, sharing that space.
어원
Derived from the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'lap' (to fold), appearing in the late 17th century to describe items folded over one another.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western corporate culture, 'overlap' is often discussed during restructuring to eliminate 'redundancy' (doing the same work twice).
빠른 퀴즈
The history and literature courses __________ quite a bit, as both cover the Victorian era.
정답!
정답은: overlap
관련 단어
blacklist
B2To put a person, organization, or country on a list of those who are considered unacceptable and should be avoided or excluded from certain activities or privileges. It is often used to describe the denial of employment, trade, or participation based on previous behavior or reputation.
blackmailer
B2A person who demands money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal damaging secrets or private information about them. It refers to an individual who practices extortion through psychological or reputational leverage.
blackout
B2A blackout refers to a temporary loss of electrical power over an area or a sudden failure of memory or consciousness in an individual. It can also describe a period of censorship where information or news is intentionally suppressed by an authority.
blackthorn
B2A thorny deciduous shrub or small tree of the rose family, native to Europe and western Asia, which produces white flowers in early spring and small, bitter, dark blue fruits known as sloes. It is frequently used for creating dense, prickly hedges and is well-known for providing the wood used in traditional Irish walking sticks.
bladder
B2To swell, puff out, or expand like a balloon, often used in technical contexts to describe membranes filling with air or liquid. Informally, it can also refer to talking at length without much substance or meaning.
blame
B2To consider or state that someone or something is responsible for a mistake, failure, or negative situation. It involves attributing the cause of a problem to a specific person, group, or factor.
blameless
B2Describes someone who has done nothing wrong and cannot be held responsible for a bad situation or mistake. It is often used to emphasize a person's innocence or their morally upright character.
blameworthy
B2Deserving of blame, criticism, or censure because of wrong or negligent behavior. It is often used to describe actions or individuals that are morally or legally responsible for a negative outcome.
blandness
B2Blandness refers to the quality of being uninteresting, dull, or lacking in strong features and characteristics. In a culinary context, it describes food that lacks flavor or seasoning, while in a general context, it describes things that are mediocre or devoid of personality.
blank
B2Describes a surface that has no writing, images, or marks on it, or a state of mind where one cannot remember or think of anything. It is frequently used to describe paper, screens, or facial expressions that lack emotion or understanding.
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