parallel

noun B2

Meaning

A parallel is a similarity or comparison between two or more things, often used to highlight similarities in situations or ideas.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "parallel" with "parallels," which can refer to multiple instances of similarity.

Example Sentences

Is there a parallel between these two events in history ?
The two roads run in parallel for several miles .
There is a clear parallel between the two economic theories .
There is a clear parallel between their ideas and ours .

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