parallels

The word “parallels” has 3 syllables: par-al-lels

It's pronounced as /ˈpær.əˌlɛlz/

What is synonym and antonym for parallels?

In the thesaurus, “parallels” has 81 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for parallels

agree
analogies
analogs
analogue
analogues
analogy
approaches
assimilate
associates
co-partners
coequals
colleagues
collimate
collocate
common denominators
commonalities
companions
compare
comparison
compeers
competitors
complement
complements
conform
congruities
coordinates
copartners
copy
corollary
correlate
correspond
correspondence
correspondences
correspondent
counterbalances
counterpart
counterparts
counterpoises
countertype
double
doubles
duplicate
duplication
echoes
equal
equals
equate
equivalent
equivalents
fellows
halves
homologies
homologue
images
imitate
keep pace
kin
liken
likeness
likes
match
matches
mates
mirrors
nears
paragon
parallelism
parallelize
partners
peers
repeats
resemblance
resemblances
rivals
similarities
similarity
similitudes
suggests
supplements
twin
twins

Antonyms for parallels

changes
deviances
differ
difference
differences
disagree
discrepancies
dissimilarities
dissimilarity
distort
diverge
divergence
divergences
imbalance
incongruences
incongruities
modifications
opposite
refuse
reverse
separate
skew
unlikeness
variations

Meanings of parallels

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.

Example Sentences

The movie draws parallels between ancient myths and modern society.
She noticed many parallels in their life experiences, despite growing up in different countries.
The scientist found intriguing parallels between human and animal behavior.
The artist’s work often parallels the themes of nature and human connection.
There are significant parallels between the challenges faced by past and current generations.

On this page you'll find 105 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parallels, such as: agree, analogies, analogs, analogue, analogues, analogy, approaches.

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