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
- One of a set of parallel lines.
- Direction conformable to that of another line.
- A line of latitude.
- An arrangement of electrical components such that a current flows along two or more paths; see in parallel.
- Something identical or similar in essential respects.
- A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity.
- 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.
- 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
- To construct or place something parallel to something else.
- Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.
- Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.
- To compare or liken something to something else.
- To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.
- To equal; to match; to correspond to.
- 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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