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Meaning of 'overlap' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Overlap [ n.]
- The lapping of one thing over another; as, an overlap of six inches; an overlap of a slate on a roof.
- An extension of geological beds above and beyond others, as in a conformable series of beds, when the upper beds extend over a wider space than the lower, either in one or in all directions.
2 . Overlap [ v. t. & i.]
- To lap over; to lap.

Meaning of 'overlap' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . overlap [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a flap that lies over another part
Example in sentence:
  • the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches
Meaning (2):
- a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
Example in sentence:
  • there was no overlap between their proposals
3 . overlap [ v]
Meaning (3):
- coincide partially or wholly
Example in sentence:
  • Our vacations overlap
Meaning (4):
- extend over and cover a part of
Example in sentence:
  • The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city

Nearby Words:

oven ovenbird over over-arm over-busy over-garment over-story overabound overact overaction

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