Intersectto cross or touch at a shared point means to meetto come into contact or join at one place or cross at a point. It is often used for lines, roads, paths, or ideas that overlapto cover part of the same area or share some space or come together.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-13. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɪn.tɚˈsɛkt/
Easy pronunciation: in-ter-SEKT (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the last syllable, SECT.
Verb meaning to meet or cross at a point.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-13. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Intersect Meaning
to cross each other or come together at one point
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to meet or cross at a point
Example: The two roads intersect just outside the town center.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- cross — A direct substitute when two lines, roads, or paths meet or cross.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-13. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Intersect Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- cross
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-13. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse intersect with interrupt. Intersect means to cross or meet, not to stop something.
- Do not use intersect for general contact unless the things actually meet or cross at a point.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-13. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does intersect mean?
Intersect means to meet or cross at a point, such as two roads or lines.
What is a simple synonym for intersect?
Cross is the simplest synonym in the main sense.
Can intersect be used for ideas?
Yes, if you mean that two ideas or topics overlap or meet in some way.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-13. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.