parallel
adverb/ˈpærəlel/
/ˈpærəlel/
- parallel (to something) two or more lines that run parallel to each other are the same distance apart at every point
- The road and the canal run parallel to each other.
- The plane flew parallel to the coast.
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- parallel (to something) in a way that is very similar or takes place at the same time
- The team's findings run parallel to those of other researchers.
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