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parallel

Definition

  • verb: to be similar or equal to (something)
  • verb: to indicate analogy of
  • adjective: very similar and often happening at the same time
  • adjective: extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant, and not meeting
  • usually used in negative statements
  • synonyms: like, similar, resemblance

Examples

  • The essay 'draws parallels between' the lives of the two presidents. [=describes ways in which the lives of the two presidents were similar]

  • This period of growth has 'no parallel' [=there has never been a similar period of growth] in the history of the region.

  • Nothing 'parallels' that experience. [=that experience is unlike any other experience; it is unique]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Port. Order. Your right shoulder. Square these weapons away. My Corps' arms should be parallel to the.... The deadliest weapon in the world... ...is a Marine and his rifle. It is your killer instinct which must be harnessed... ...if you eXpect to survive in combat. (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket