parallel

The word “parallel” has 3 syllables: par-al-lel.

It's pronounced as /ˈpær.ə.lɛl/.

What is synonym and antonym for parallel?

In the thesaurus, “parallel” has 21 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for parallel along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for parallel

alike
analogous
analogy
comparable
comparison
complement
complementary
coordinate
corollary
correlate
correspond
counterpart
equivalent
identical
imitate
like
match
resemblance
similar
similarity
such

Antonyms for parallel

differ
difference
different
discrepancy
dissimilar
dissimilarity
distinct
divergence
diverse
unalike
unequal
unlike
unlikeness
unrelated
various

Meanings of parallel

noun
1. One of a set of parallel lines.
2. Direction conformable to that of another line.
3. A line of latitude.
4. An arrangement of electrical components such that a current flows along two or more paths; see in parallel.
5. Something identical or similar in essential respects.
6. A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity.
7. One of a series of long trenches constructed before a besieged fortress, by the besieging force, as a cover for troops supporting the attacking batteries. They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortress.
8. A character consisting of two parallel vertical lines, used in the text to direct attention to a similarly marked note in the margin or at the foot of a page.
verb
1. To construct or place something parallel to something else.
2. Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.
3. Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.
4. To compare or liken something to something else.
5. To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.
6. To equal; to match; to correspond to.
7. To produce or adduce as a parallel.
adjective
1. Equally distant from one another at all points.
2. Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
3. (hyperbolic geometry, said of a pair of lines) Either not intersecting, or coinciding.
4. Involving the processing of multiple tasks at the same time.
adverb
1. With a parallel relationship.

Example Sentences

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles before they diverge.
In mathematics, we learned that parallel lines never intersect.
The story's themes run parallel to real-life experiences, making it relatable to readers.
She drew a parallel between the struggles of the characters and her own life challenges.
The artist's style has a parallel quality to that of the famous impressionists.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parallel, such as: alike, analogous, analogy, comparable, comparison, complement, complementary.

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