B2verbformalacademic
US/ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK/ˌkəʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/
to happen at the same time as something else; also (of ideas) to be the same
In context
This year my birthday coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The sale was timed to coincide with the start of the school year.
Our views on the plan don't always coincide, but we respect each other.
Words that go with coincide
verb + preposition
- coincide withThe rainy season coincides with the school holidays.
- timed to coincideThe film's release was timed to coincide with Tet.
- happen to coincideOur trips happened to coincide, so we traveled together.
adverb + verb
- closely coincideThe results closely coincide with earlier studies.
verb + adverb
- coincide exactlyThe two dates coincide exactly, so I have to choose one.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My exam is coincided with the holiday.Correct: My exam coincides with the holiday.