Coincide or Concide
Learn the correct spelling “Coincide” and why “Concide” is incorrect.
Concide
Incorrect spelling - “Concide” is incorrect; it’s a misspelling.
"Concide" is a common misspelling of "Coincide". Always use "Coincide" when referring to the correct word.
Coincide
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Coincide” means to happen at the same time or correspond.
Definition of Coincide
"Coincide": “Coincide” means to happen at the same time or correspond.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Coincide
- • concur
- • match
- • agree
Usage Examples
"Correct:" Our holidays coincide this year.
"Correct:" Their interests coincide perfectly.
"Correct:" The events coincide on the calendar.
"Correct:" These results coincide with previous data.
"Incorrect:" Our holidays concide this year.
"Incorrect:" Their interests concide perfectly.
"Incorrect:" The events concide on the calendar.
"Incorrect:" These results concide with previous data.
Notes:
- • Use ‘co’ not ‘con’ at the start.
- • Concide is wrong.
- • Think: co + inside = coincide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Coincide.
Q: Why not concide?
A: Wrong starting letters.
Q: Meaning?
A: Happen at same time or correspond.
Q: Trick?
A: Co inside = coincide.
Summary
“Coincide” is correct; “Concide” is wrong.