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Coincide: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：occur simultaneously (coincide)
coincide
/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
vi.
It means two or more things happen at the same time by chance.
occur simultaneously
➕
/əˈkɜr ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
vi.
To happen at the same time by chance or without prior arrangement.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'incidere' (to fall upon), meaning 'to fall together'.
💡 Mnemonic
COINcide: imagine two COINs landing on the same SIDE by chance.
📖 Example
Luckily, my vacation coincides with my best friend's birthday, so we can celebrate together.
Fortunately, my holiday happens at the same time as my best friend's birthday, allowing us to celebrate together.
🔗 Collocations
coincide with – to happen at the same time as something else
perfectly coincide – to match exactly in timing
by coincidence – by chance occurrence
🔄 Synonyms
synchronize (v.) – to cause to occur at the same time
concur (v.) – to happen or exist at the same time
overlap (v.) – to cover part of the same period or area
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
coincidence (n.) – a remarkable concurrence of events without apparent causal connection
coincident (adj.) – occurring at the same time
coincidental (adj.) – resulting from a coincidence
📖 Cultural Story
Coincide originates from Latin 'coincidere', entering English in the 16th century, often used in logic and mathematics to denote events occurring together by chance.
Meaning 2：match or agree (coincide)
coincide
/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
vi.
It means two ideas, plans, or opinions match or agree with each other.
match or agree
➕
/mætʃ ɔr əˈɡriː/
vi.
To correspond exactly or be in harmony with each other.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Our career goals perfectly coincide; we both want to build businesses that help society.
Our career goals are perfectly aligned; both of us aim to establish social enterprises.
🔗 Collocations
coincide with – to be in agreement with something
generally coincide – to mostly agree or correspond
exactly coincide – to match perfectly
🔄 Synonyms
correspond (v.) – to be similar or equivalent
align (v.) – to bring into line or agreement
concur (v.) – to agree or be of the same opinion
🌱 Derivatives
coincidence (n.) – a remarkable concurrence of events without apparent causal connection
coincident (adj.) – occurring at the same time
coincidental (adj.) – resulting from a coincidence
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