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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'lap'. Like a cat sitting on your lap, one thing sits 'over' the 'lap' of another, sharing that space.
Quiz rápido
The history and literature courses __________ quite a bit, as both cover the Victorian era.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: overlap
Exemplos
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.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'overlap to' when they should use 'overlap with'. Also, they sometimes confuse the noun and verb forms in sentence structure.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'lap'. Like a cat sitting on your lap, one thing sits 'over' the 'lap' of another, sharing that space.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'lap' (to fold), appearing in the late 17th century to describe items folded over one another.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western corporate culture, 'overlap' is often discussed during restructuring to eliminate 'redundancy' (doing the same work twice).
Quiz rápido
The history and literature courses __________ quite a bit, as both cover the Victorian era.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: overlap
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