Meaning of the word parallel in English
What does parallel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
parallel
US /ˈper.ə.lel/
UK /ˈper.ə.lel/
Adjective
1.
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them
Example:
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The two roads run parallel to each other.
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Draw a line parallel to the existing one.
Synonym:
2.
similar or analogous in some way
Example:
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There are many parallel examples in history.
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Her career has a parallel trajectory to mine.
Noun
1.
a person or thing that is similar or analogous to another
Example:
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His story has no parallel in modern literature.
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The two events ran in parallel.
Verb
1.
be side by side with (something) and have the same distance continuously between them
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The train tracks parallel the river for miles.
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His work parallels that of a famous artist.
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