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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

overlap

/ˈoʊvərˌleɪp/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does overlap mean?

verb, noun

To extend over or beyond the edge or surface of something; to coincide or coexist in space or time. A partial or temporary coincidence of two or more things.

Example

"The branches of the two trees began to overlap as they grew towards each other."

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