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Vocabulary Entry
parallel
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A person or thing that is similar or analogous to another.
Example Sentences
"The two projects run in parallel, achieving similar results."
"She drew a parallel between the two novels."
"There’s a clear parallel between their lives and successes."
A
adjective
Extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging or diverging.
Example Sentences
"The two lines on the graph are parallel."
"In geometry, parallel lines never meet."
"She designed a parallel parking layout for the new garage."
V
verb
To be similar or analogous to something.
Example Sentences
"He tried to parallel his career with that of his mentor."
"The author parallels the main character's struggles with real-life events."
"In her speech, she paralleled past events with current issues."