Overlap example sentences

✕ Play verb [ˌōvərˈlap]

overlap (verb) · overlaps (third person present) · overlapped (past tense) · overlapped (past participle) · overlapping (present participle)

- extend over so as to cover partly:

- cover part of the same area of interest, responsibility, etc.:

- partly coincide in time:

- a part or amount which overlaps:

- a common area of interest, responsibility, etc.:

- a period of time in which two events or activities happen together:

Synonyms

double, crease, bend, tuck, gather, pleat, crimp, bunch, fold, overhang, covering, lappet, lap, tab

"Overlap" Example Sentences

1. The two events overlapped, causing scheduling conflicts.
2. The curtains in the room overlap and create a cozy atmosphere.
3. The two jobs I have overlap, so I have to juggle my schedule carefully.
4. The two circles on the Venn diagram overlap in the middle.
5. There is an overlap in the responsibilities of these two departments.
6. The different layers of the picture overlap and create a beautiful effect.
7. The two pieces of paper overlap slightly, making it difficult to read.
8. The boundaries of the two countries overlap, leading to disputes.
9. The two sports seasons overlap, making it difficult for athletes to participate in both.
10. The two topics overlap, making it hard to distinguish between them.
11. The two colors overlap and create a gradient effect.
12. There is an overlap in the interests and hobbies of the two friends.
13. The two job positions overlap, requiring the employees to work together closely.
14. The two songs overlap slightly in tempo, creating a unique mix.
15. The two meetings overlap, causing some participants to miss one or the other.
16. The two fields of study overlap, leading to interdisciplinary research.
17. The two brain regions overlap in their functions and connections.
18. The two buildings overlap in their architectural style.
19. The two books overlap in their subject matter and themes.
20. The two art forms overlap and inform each other.
21. The two groups overlap in their membership, causing confusion among participants.
22. The two species overlap in their habitat and behavior.
23. The two companies overlap in their services and target audience.
24. The two materials overlap, creating a seamless transition between them.
25. The two fashion styles overlap and inspire each other.
26. The two musical genres overlap and blend together.
27. The two time periods overlap, creating a sense of nostalgia and history.
28. The two languages overlap in their vocabulary and grammar structures.
29. The two businesses overlap in their geographical locations and market segments.
30. The two theories overlap in their explanations of the phenomenon.

Common Phases

1. There is a significant overlap between the two datasets;
2. The two departments have a lot of overlap in their responsibilities;
3. The two projects overlap in several areas;
4. The schedules for the two teams overlap during the summer;
5. The two theories have an overlap in their hypotheses.