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(of lines, planes, or surface) Separated by an equal distance at every point
“Draw a line parallel to the existing one.”
Similar or analogous (to something)
“The objective of index fund managers is to achieve performance parallel to that of the benchmark.”
Occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way
“Giorgio must live in a parallel universe where the pyramids were actually built by ancient aliens.”
Of, relating to, or using, comparison (to something else)
(of a game or contest) With evenly matched competitors (as per the score or result)
Suggested without being stated directly
Lying down, horizontal or flat
Of or pertaining to an intersection or point of convergence
Flat and level with the ground or with a line considered as a base
Exhibiting symmetry
Facing or going in contrary directions
A similarity or comparison
“The journalist drew a parallel between recent events and those that had occurred throughout history.”
A person or thing that is similar or analogous to another
“The kingdom stood in a position of prestige and might that had no parallel in history.”
Something that is identical to something else
A consideration of things relative to other similar cases
A word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language
An imaginary line (or circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator
To correspond to, or to be similar to
“Auto exhaust gases fit the timeline, and their increasing amounts parallel the worldwide rise in coronary heart disease.”
To match or be the equal of
“His position on the matter would parallel that of his predecessor.”
To simulate, imitate, or make a replica of
To be consistent or in agreement with
To regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing
To draw inspiration from, or bear a resemblance to
To make uniform in application or effect
To estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between
Close together or next to each other
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