overlap
To extend over and partly cover somethingTo extend over and partly cover something.
» Overlap can occur.
Es kann Überlapp auftreten.
Может произойти наложение.
Meaning
6 senses(intransitive, transitive)To extend over and partly cover something.
The mouse-mat overlapped the edge of the desk.
überlappen, überlagern, überdecken
накрыва́тьnakryvátʹ, перекрыва́тьperekryvátʹ
extend over and cover a part of
(intransitive, transitive)To co-occur, to happen at the same time.
(intransitive, transitive)To have an area, range, character or function in common.
The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges.
überschneiden, überlappen
пересека́тьсяperesekátʹsja
(intransitive, transitive)Of sets: to have some elements in common.
The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians).
schneiden
пересека́тьсяperesekátʹsja
(intransitive, transitive)To have some similar nucleotide sequences.
(intransitive, transitive)An illusion of depth is created when one object partially covers another.
Examples
15 sentencesOverlap can occur.
ruМожет произойти наложение.
deEs kann Überlapp auftreten.
Reality sometimes overlaps with political reality.
My sentences and my opinions only sometimes overlap.
Starseeds are not otherkin, but they can overlap.
How many times per day do a clock’s hands overlap?
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 3
Origin
From over- + lap.From over- + lap.
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Forms
overlaps, overlapping, overlapped, overlapped| Base form | overlap · to overlap |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | overlaps |
| Present participle | overlapping |
| Past simple | overlapped |
| Past participle | overlapped |
irregular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle