B2
coincide vs coincidence
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| coincideverb/ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/ | Meaning to happen at the same time as something else; also (of ideas) to be the same | Goes with coincide with | Example This year my birthday coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival. |
| coincidencenoun/koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ | Meaning when two things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way | Goes with by coincidence | Example What a coincidence! I was just thinking about you when you called. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It's no that sales went up after the advertisement.