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overlap

/ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/

Meanings
noun
Something that overlaps or is overlapped

Examples :

"The weekend's schedule had a significant overlap with my work project deadlines. "
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noun
A situation in the game where an attacking line has more players in it than the defensive line coming to meet it. The attacking side may exploit the overlap by using their superior numbers to break the opposition's defensive line. If attackers outnumber defenders by more than one player this is often termed a two man overlap or three man overlap, etc. If the attacking side fails to break through usually due to poor execution, they are said to waste an overlap.

Examples :

"The coach stressed the importance of creating an overlap on the wing, so the extra attacker could have a clear shot at the goal. "
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Related Words

Illustration retirement

retirement noun

/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/

An act of retiring; withdrawal.

"After 30 years of teaching, Mr. Smith's retirement was a significant event for the whole school. "

Illustration nucleotide

nucleotide noun

/ˈnjuːkliəˌtaɪd/ /ˈnukliəˌtaɪd/

The monomer constituting DNA or RNA biopolymer molecules. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine; a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA); and a phosphate group.

"The DNA in your cells is made up of many nucleotides. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration simultaneously

simultaneously adverb

/ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/

Occurring at the same time.

"The teacher spoke to the students, and simultaneously, the bell rang. "

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opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

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importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

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situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

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overlapped verb

/ˌoʊvərˈlæpt/ /ˌoʊvərˈlæpd/

To extend over and partly cover something.

"The mouse-mat overlapped the edge of the desk."

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vegetarians noun

/ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛəriənz/ /ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛəriənz/

A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products.

"Vegetarians often choose to eat tofu instead of meat. "

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concurrently adverb

/kənˈkʌrəntli/ /kənˈkɜːrəntli/

In a concurrent manner; at the same time

"The chef was cooking the vegetables and grilling the steak concurrently, so dinner would be ready quickly. "

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deadlines noun

/ˈdɛdlaɪnz/

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"