parallel (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpærəlel/

Definition

Being at the same distance apart at every point and never meeting or crossing.

Examples

• The railway tracks are parallel.

• Draw a line parallel to the given line.

• The two concepts are not parallel.

How to Use parallel

parallel to (prepositional phrase)

At the same distance apart as another line or surface, and never meeting. — "The new road will be built parallel to the existing one."

parallel between (prepositional phrase)

A similarity or connection between two or more things. — "The professor highlighted the parallels between the two political systems."

Synonyms of parallel

Words with a similar meaning to parallel:

• aligned
• corresponding
• congruent
• coincident

Antonyms of parallel

Words with the opposite meaning to parallel:

• intersecting
• converging

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