parallel
/ˈpɛrəlɛl/
adverb
- In a parallel direction or manner.
- Place the boards parallel on the floor.
- The skiers moved parallel down the slope.
- The two cables run parallel to each other.
adjective
- Extending in the same direction and never meeting; having the same distance between them at all points.
- Draw two parallel lines on the paper using a ruler.
- The train tracks run parallel to the highway for miles.
- The rows of trees were planted in parallel lines.
- Happening at the same time or in a similar way; comparable.
- There are parallel developments in technology and medicine.
- The two companies are pursuing parallel strategies to grow their markets.
- Her career followed a parallel path to her brother's.
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noun
- A line or surface that is parallel to another.
- In geometry class, we learned how to draw a parallel through a point.
- The architect checked that the walls were true parallels.
- The map shows lines of latitude as parallels around the globe.
- A similarity or comparison between two things.
- No parallel exists for this kind of achievement in modern sports.
- There is a clear parallel between the two historical events.
- The teacher drew a parallel between the novel and real life.
verb
- To be similar or correspond to something.
- Her experiences parallel those of many immigrants.
- The rise in temperatures parallels the increase in carbon emissions.
- The plot of the movie parallels the true story closely.
- To be parallel to; to run alongside.
- The hiking trail parallels the coastline.
- A fence parallels the edge of the property.
- The new road will parallel the river for ten miles.