OVERLAP: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OVERLAP?

Need another word that means the same as “overlap”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “overlap” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Overlap” are: double, double over, double up, crease, turn under, turn up, turn over, bend, spread, spread out, space, space out, time at intervals, lap, convergence, intersection, fold, overhang, covering

Overlap as a Noun

Definitions of "Overlap" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “overlap” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A common area of interest, responsibility, etc.
• A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena.
• A period of time in which two events or activities happen together.
• The property of partial coincidence in time.
• A part or amount which overlaps.
• A flap that lies over another part.

Synonyms of "Overlap" as a noun (6 Words)

convergence	The act of converging (coming closer. These bivalves have assumed similar characters by convergence.
covering	The act of protecting something by covering it. A vinyl floor covering.
fold	A piece of paper or cloth that has been folded. A fold of paper slipped out of the diary.
intersection	The set of elements common to two or more sets. A red light at the intersection with Brompton Road.
lap	A flap that lies over another part. He picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap.
overhang	A part of something that extends or hangs over something else. He crouched beneath an overhang of bushes.

Usage Examples of "Overlap" as a noun

• There is some overlap in requirements.
• An overlap of about half an inch.
• There are many overlaps between the approaches.
• An overlap of shifts.
• There was no overlap between their proposals.

Overlap as a Verb

Definitions of "Overlap" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “overlap” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Coincide partially or wholly.
• Extend over and cover a part of.
• Cover part of the same area of interest, responsibility, etc.
• Partly coincide in time.
• Extend over so as to cover partly.

Synonyms of "Overlap" as a verb (13 Words)

bend	Bend one s back forward from the waist on down. We cannot bend the rules even for Darren.
crease	Cause a crease to appear temporarily in the face or its features typically as a result of the expression of an emotion or feeling. Jo could imitate anybody and always made him crease up.
double	Do double duty serve two purposes or have two functions. West s failure to double 4.
double over	Bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain.
double up	Bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain.
space	Position (two or more items) at a distance from one another. The poles are spaced 3m apart.
space out	Place at intervals.
spread	Cover by spreading something over. The rumor spread.
spread out	Spread out or open from a closed or folded state.
time at intervals	Regulate or set the time of.
turn over	To break and turn over earth especially with a plow.
turn under	Pass to the other side of.
turn up	To break and turn over earth especially with a plow.

Usage Examples of "Overlap" as a verb

• The canopy overlaps the house roof at one end.
• The curtains overlap at the centre when closed.
• The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city.
• Two new series overlapped.
• Our vacations overlap.
• The union's commitments overlapped with those of NATO.

Associations of "Overlap" (30 Words)

avenue	A way of approaching a problem or making progress towards something. Tree lined avenues surround the hotel.
boulevard	A wide street or thoroughfare. Sunset Boulevard.
busy	Unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability engaged is a British term for a busy telephone line. A very busy week.
concentrate	A concentrated example of something. The nation s wealth was concentrated in the hands of the governing elite.
confluent	Flowing together or merging. These confluent tones helped to fuse and unite his landscapes.
convergence	The tendency of unrelated animals and plants to evolve superficially similar characteristics under similar environmental conditions. These bivalves have assumed similar characters by convergence.
convergent	(of a series) approaching a definite limit as more of its terms are added. There are a number of convergent reasons for the growth of interest in pragmatics.
crisscross	Crossing one another in opposite directions. Wrinkles crisscrossed her face.
cross	A cross as an emblem of Christianity. A shadow of apprehension crossed her face.
crossing	The action of crossing something. The cathedral has a lantern tower over the crossing.
crossroad	A junction where one street or road crosses another.
crosswalk	A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other.
delineation	The action of describing or portraying something precisely. The artist s exquisite delineation of costume and jewellery.
drawbridge	A bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it. There was a rattle of chains as the drawbridge was lowered.
focused	Being in focus or brought into focus. He seems to be very focused on the new challenge.
fordable	Shallow enough to be crossed by walking or riding on an animal or in a vehicle. The stream was fordable.
intersect	(of two or more things) pass or lie across each other. The area is intersected only by minor roads.
intersection	A point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations. A red light at the intersection with Brompton Road.
jaywalk	Cross or walk in the street or road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic. You jaywalked across a busy four lane street.
junction	The shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made. The junction of two roundels produces a triangular space.
lineation	The division of text into lines. Magnetic lineations.
partially	In part; in some degree; not wholly. The work partially fulfills the function of a historical memoir.
pavement	The paved surface of a thoroughfare. A pavement cafe.
pedestrian	Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull. A pedestrian bridge.
portion	Give a dowry to (a bride. A portion of the jetty still stands.
road	The part of a road intended for vehicles especially in contrast to a verge or pavement. The shipment of freight by road.
roadway	The part of a bridge or railway used by traffic.
street	The streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction. She tried to keep her children off the street.
superimpose	Place on top of. Can you superimpose the two images.
walker	A shoe designed for comfortable walking. A fell walker.