overlap vs share

share vs overlap

overlap and share both are nouns.

overlap and share both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
overlap	Yes	No	Yes	No
share	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, share is a hyponym of overlap; that is, share is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than overlap:

overlap: coincide partially or wholly
share: have in common

overlap (noun)	share (noun)
a flap that lies over another part	the allotment of some amount by dividing something
the property of partial coincidence in time	the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena	a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
	assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
	any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate

overlap (verb)	share (verb)
extend over and cover a part of	communicate
coincide partially or wholly	give out as one's portion or share
	have, give, or receive a share of
	use jointly or in common
	have in common

Difference between overlap and share

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