Synonyms for

Coincide

Verb / ˌkəʊɪˈnsaɪd / Another word for coincide — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To happen at the same time or in the same place.

Synonyms & similar words

cooccur concur correspond match parallel agree concur harmonize blend jibe fit conform accord meet intersect co-occur overlap converge fuse unite merge combine

Synonyms by register

Formal

correspond match align concur

Informal

happen at the same time go together line up

Literary

convene harmonize

Antonyms

differ diverge disagree clash conflict vary

Common collocations

  • coincide with
  • coincide exactly
  • coincide perfectly
  • coincide in time
  • coincide by chance
  • coincide with an event

Word family

noun coincidence
adjective coincidental

Usage note

Often used to describe events happening at the same time or sharing characteristics. Be careful not to confuse with 'coincident', which is an adjective meaning happening together or in agreement.

Example sentences

  1. My birthday coincides with Halloween this year.
  2. The train schedule coincides with my work hours.
  3. The two events will coincide on the same day.
  4. The colors of the flowers coincide with the colors of the room.
  5. The two stories coincide in some of their details.

Quotes

  • Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. - Robert Frost
  • It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an airport' appear. - Douglas Adams
  • Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous. - Albert Einstein

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