overlap
gb/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/ us/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
B2
Englisch
~ 6200
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Verb
B2
action
1
share part of same area or time
to be partly the same in area, time, or topic as something else, so that one part is shared
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] overlaps (with) [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes say "overlap each other" (e.g., "Their jobs overlap each other"). In most cases, simply say "their jobs overlap" or "their jobs overlap with each other". Another common error is using "cross" or "mix" instead of "overlap" when talking about shared time or topics.
Synonyme
intersect (Often used for lines, sets, or more technical contexts; slightly more formal than "overlap".)
Antonyme
separate (Emphasizes that things are kept apart in space, time, or subject, with no shared part.)
Wortverbindungen
overlap with
|overlap in time
|overlap significantly
|overlap partially
|duties overlap
|overlapping roles
Themen
daily life
|work
|academia
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- Our work hours overlap, so we usually take lunch together.
- The two courses overlap in content, so you do not need to take both.
- Some of their responsibilities overlap with mine, which can cause confusion.
- Summer holidays often overlap with the peak tourist season.
- On the map, the two regions overlap in the central valley.
Beispiele für Lernende
- My English class overlaps with my job, so I cannot go.
- Some of these ideas overlap with what we talked about yesterday.
- Their meetings overlap, so he can only attend one.
- The two images overlap on the screen.
- Parts of the two projects overlap in a good way.
Nomen
B2
relation
2
shared part between two things
the shared part between two or more things in area, time, or topic
Verwendungsmuster:
an overlap between [something] and [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes treat "overlap" only as an uncountable noun and avoid using "an overlap" (e.g., "There is overlap" instead of the more natural "There is some overlap" or "There is a big overlap"). Both countable and uncountable uses are common.
Synonyme
intersection (More formal and often used in technical, mathematical, or academic contexts to describe the shared part.)
Antonyme
gap (Refers to the space or difference where there is no shared part between things.)
Wortverbindungen
significant overlap
|considerable overlap
|a lot of overlap
|overlap between
|areas of overlap
|overlap in responsibilities
Themen
work
|academia
|planning
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- There is a lot of overlap between the two job descriptions.
- The overlap between the two committees sometimes creates confusion.
- We tried to reduce the overlap in topics covered by the textbooks.
- The study found a clear overlap between stress and sleep problems.
- We need some overlap between shifts to allow for handover.
Beispiele für Lernende
- There is some overlap between the two courses.
- I see a big overlap in their skills.
- We want less overlap in our work.
- The overlap between the shows is only ten minutes.
- This chart shows the overlap between the two groups.
Nomen
technical
C1
entity
3
part of material covering another part
the piece of material that lies over and covers part of another piece, for example in clothes or on a roof
Verwendungsmuster:
an overlap of [material]
Synonyme
lap joint (A more specific technical term used especially in engineering and carpentry for a particular way of overlapping materials.)
Antonyme
butt joint (Describes a joint where two pieces touch end-to-end or edge-to-edge without overlapping.)
Wortverbindungen
tile overlap
|roof overlap
|overlap joint
|paper overlap
|sufficient overlap
Themen
construction
|engineering
|design
|housing
|clothing
|work
Beispiele
- Make sure there is enough overlap between the roof tiles to keep water out.
- The fabric skirt has a front overlap that closes with buttons.
- Insufficient overlap in the metal sheets caused the roof to leak.
- The drawing shows the minimum overlap required for a safe joint.
- They increased the overlap of the panels for extra strength.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The roof tiles have a large overlap.
- There is a small overlap between the two metal plates.
- We need more overlap so the rain cannot get in.
- The door has an overlap to stop the wind.
- Please check the overlap of the wooden boards.
Grammatik
Grundform
overlap
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
US/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
Silben & Betonung
over - lap (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: overlap
- Plural: overlap, overlaps
Verb
- Base: overlap
- 3rd Person Singular: overlaps
- Present Participle: overlapping
- Past: overlapped
Wortfamilie
Forms
overlaps
noun
overlapping
verb
overlapped
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-overlapping
adjective
Grammatik-Highlights
- Irregular present participle: overlapping Verb
- Irregular past: overlapped Verb
Ausdrücke
overlap with
1/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
share part with something else
to be partly the same as something else in area, time, or topic
Beispiele
- My shift overlaps with hers, so we can discuss the handover.
- These two reports overlap with each other in several sections.
- The conference dates overlap with my vacation plans.