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overlap vs flap

flap vs overlap

overlap and flap both are nouns.

overlap and flap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overlap Yes No Yes No
flap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flap is a hypernym of overlap; that is, flap is a word with a broader meaning than overlap:
  • overlap: a flap that lies over another part
  • flap: any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
overlap (noun) flap (noun)
a flap that lies over another part any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
the property of partial coincidence in time a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
the motion made by flapping up and down
an excited state of agitation
overlap (verb) flap (verb)
extend over and cover a part of pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
coincide partially or wholly make a fuss; be agitated
to flutter noisily when moved by the wind
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
move with a flapping motion
move with a thrashing motion
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