When inserting the budwood into the root stock, make the cambium layers overlap.
Source: tatoeba (328006)
Overlap
/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/
Synonyms for "overlap" (179 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Noun(6 words)
accordaccordanceaffinityagreeagreementansweranswer toappliquearcharch overassentassort withbe consistentbe of onebe uniform withbedizenmentbestraddlebestridebridgecheck
Verb(4 words)
Strong matches (54)
Noun(8 words)
compatibilityconcertconcordconcordanceconcurconformconform withconformanceconformationconformitycongenialitycongruencecongruencycongruityconsist withconsistencyconsonanceconsortcooperatecooperation
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correspondcorrespondencedovetailduplicationduplication of effortembellishmentequivalenceexpletiveextendextend overextravagancefall in togetherfatfeatherbeddingfillingfit togetherflapflyfoldfrillfrillsfripperygingerbreadgo togethergo with
Verb(1 words)
Related words (89)
hang overhang togetherharmonizeharmonyhithold togetherimbricateimbricationinterlockintersectintersectionjibejutlaplap overlie overlockluxurymatchneedlessness
Show 46 more words
onenessornamentationoveradornmentoverarchoverhangoverlappingoverlayoverlayeroverlieoverridepaddingparallelparallelismpayroll paddingpeacepleonasmprolixityrapportredundanceredundancyregisterregister withrespond torideself-consistencyshinglesing in chorussort withspansquaresquare withstand togethersuperfluitysuperfluousnesssymmetrysyncsynchronismtallytautologytiminguniformityunionunisonunisonanceunnecessarinessverbosity
Adjective(1 words)
Noun(18 words)
Verb(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: convergence, intersection, accord, accordance, affinity.
- Sentence evidence is available for overlap, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "overlap".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "overlap"
Keep "overlap" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "overlap" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "overlap", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "overlap" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
20 entriesco-occurco-occurrencecoincidecoincidenceconcurrenceconjunctioncontinuecooccurcoverextendflapinteractioninternal representationmental representationphysical relationrelation
Showing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
12 entriescommon areacommon elementscomplete overlapdata overlappartial overlapphase overlapresource overlapsemantic overlapshared regionshared subsettask overlaptemporal overlap
Collocations
8 entriescomplete overlapdata overlapoverlap areaoverlap percentageoverlapping regionpartial overlapspatial overlaptemporal overlap
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
4 translations across 4 languages.
French
1 entries- se chevaucher verb (to have DNA parts in common)
Italian
1 entries- sovrapporsi verb (to have DNA parts in common)
Portuguese
1 entries- sobrepor-se verb (to have DNA parts in common)
Spanish
1 entries- superponerse verb (to have DNA parts in common)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles – principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.
Source: tatoeba (376867)
Overlap can occur.
Source: tatoeba (874751)
I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that the United States and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles – principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.
Source: tatoeba (1355113)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "overlap"?
Closest matches include convergence, intersection, accord, accordance, affinity.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "overlap"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.