parallel
Translation
parallel, corresponding, similar
Examples
The two roads are parallel to each other.
The two roads are parallel to each other.
We are working on parallel projects.
We are working on parallel projects.
There are many parallels between their lives.
There are many parallels between their lives.
Grammar Patterns
((parallel to sth.)) running alongside (sth.) The railway is parallel to the highway.
((in parallel with sth.)) happening at the same time as (sth.) The study was run in parallel with another experiment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: concurrent, corresponding; Antonyms: divergent, intersecting
Etymology
From Greek 'para-' (beside) + 'allēlos' (one another). Meaning 'beside one another'.
Memory Tips
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