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 17 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for parallels

  • analogy
  • colleagues
  • comparison
  • complement
  • coordinates
  • corollary
  • correlate
  • correspond
  • counterparts
  • equivalents
  • imitate
  • matches
  • partners
  • resemblance
  • resemblances
  • similarities
  • similarity

Antonyms for parallels

  • differ
  • difference
  • differences
  • discrepancies
  • dissimilarities
  • dissimilarity
  • unlikeness

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 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parallels, such as: analogy, colleagues, comparison, complement, coordinates, corollary, correlate.

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