similar, analogous, parallel mean closely resembling each other. similar implies the possibility of being mistaken for each other.

PARALLEL definition: 1. If two or more lines, streets, etc. are parallel, the distance between them is the same all…. Learn more.

Of or relating to lines or surfaces that are separated everywhere from each other by the same distance. Any of the imaginary lines encircling the Earth's surface parallel to the plane of the …

Define parallel. parallel synonyms, parallel pronunciation, parallel translation, English dictionary definition of parallel. adj. 1. Being an equal distance apart everywhere: dancers in two parallel …

There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word parallel, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

anything parallel or comparable in direction, course, nature, or tendency to something else: [countable] parallels between human sacrifice and the Christian rite of Holy Communion. …

If something has a parallel, it is similar to something else, but exists or happens in a different place or at a different time. If it has no parallel or is without parallel, it is not similar to anything …

PARALLEL meaning: 1 : used to describe lines, paths, etc., that are the same distance apart along their whole length and do not touch at any point; 2 : very similar and often happening at …

There are a number of parallels between our two situations. People are drawing parallels (= describing similarities) between the two cases. (Definition of parallel from the Cambridge …

parallel adjective (SIMILAR) C2 used to describe an event or situation that happens at the same time as and/or is similar to another one: a parallel example