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coincide

/kəʊˈɪnsaɪd/
English Definition
v. to occur at the same time or to agree exactly
中文释义
与...同时发生,与...一致
Example Sentence

The peak of the meteor shower will coincide with the new moon, providing ideal conditions for observation.

流星雨的高峰将与新月同时发生,为观测提供了理想条件。

Synonyms
concur correspond align
Antonyms
diverge disagree
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

A manager states that the price increase coincided with a rise in cancellations.

From a Command of Evidence: Quantitative question · Information and Ideas

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
co-(together) + in + cide(fall, happen) → simultaneously occur → occur at the same time
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “coincide”?

  1. A To assign responsibility to another; a representative.
  2. B To feel bitter about.
  3. C To specify as a condition of agreement.
  4. D To occur at the same time or to agree exactly
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D — To occur at the same time or to agree exactly. “coincide” means to occur at the same time or to agree exactly.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “to occur at the same time or to agree exactly”?

  1. A resent
  2. B coincide
  3. C delegate
  4. D stipulate
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B — coincide. “coincide” means to occur at the same time or to agree exactly.

Common questions about “coincide”

What does “coincide” mean?

coincide — to occur at the same time or to agree exactly. In Chinese: 与...同时发生,与...一致.

How do you pronounce “coincide”?

coincide is pronounced /kəʊˈɪnsaɪd/.

How is “coincide” used in a sentence?

The peak of the meteor shower will coincide with the new moon, providing ideal conditions for observation. (流星雨的高峰将与新月同时发生,为观测提供了理想条件。)

What are synonyms for “coincide”?

concur, correspond, align — all close in meaning to coincide (to occur at the same time or to agree exactly).

What is the opposite of “coincide”?

diverge, disagree — each the opposite of coincide (to occur at the same time or to agree exactly).

Is “coincide” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. coincide is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “coincide”?

co-(together) + in + cide(fall, happen) → simultaneously occur → occur at the same time

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