Pronunciation: /ˈpærəˌlɛl/
noun a person or thing that is similar or analogous to another
A1 The two lines are parallel and will never intersect.
A2 In geometry, parallel lines are always the same distance apart.
B1 The parallel between the two novels is evident in their themes and characters.
B2 The artist created a series of paintings that explore the concept of parallel universes.
C1 The politician drew a parallel between the current economic crisis and the Great Depression.
C2 The professor's research delves deep into the idea of parallel realities and their implications on quantum mechanics.
verb to be parallel to; be similar or analogous to
A1 The two roads parallel each other for a long distance.
A2 The teacher asked the students to parallel park the car.
B1 The company's success is parallel to its commitment to quality.
B2 The new software program is designed to parallel the existing system.
C1 The artist's latest work parallels the themes of his earlier paintings.
C2 The author's use of symbolism parallels the political climate of the time.
adjective having the same direction, course, nature, or tendency; corresponding; similar
A1 The two lines are parallel to each other.
A2 The teacher drew two parallel lines on the blackboard.
B1 The two roads run parallel to each other for miles.
B2 The two companies have parallel goals and objectives.
C1 The novel explores parallel storylines that eventually converge.
C2 The research findings show parallel trends in different regions.
formal The two lines are parallel to each other, never intersecting.
informal These two roads run parallel to each other for miles.
slang We're like parallel lines - always close but never crossing paths.
figurative His career path is running parallel to hers, both steadily moving forward.
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