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Coincidence
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Simple meaning
What does Coincidence mean?
A coincidence is a surprising match that happens by chance.
Dictionary definition
a surprising situation where two or more things happen at the same time or in a similar way by chance.
Example sentences
Coincidence in a sentence
easy
It was a coincidence that we wore the same shirt.
medium
By coincidence, both families arrived at the park at the same time.
hard
The detective wondered whether the matching clues were a coincidence or part of a plan.
Synonyms
Words like Coincidence
chance eventSomething that happens by chance.
accidentSomething that happens without being planned.
Antonyms
Opposite words
planSomething arranged on purpose.
intentionA purpose or decision behind an action.
Word family
Coincidence word family
Base word
coincidence
noun
coincidence
A surprising match by chance.
noun
coincidences
More than one coincidence.
adjective
coincidental
Happening by chance.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does coincidence mean?
A coincidence happens when things match or happen together by chance.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of coincidence?
A plan is arranged on purpose, while a coincidence happens by chance.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses coincidence correctly?
Choosing the same book by chance can be a coincidence.
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