Parallels Meaning in English

word · lemma: parallel

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Definition

'Parallels' can refer to things that are similar or comparable in important ways, or to lines or paths that are always the same distance apart and never meet.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both mathematics/science (for lines or concepts) and in general context to compare situations, stories, or events. Common phrases: 'draw parallels', 'find parallels'. Often plural when talking about similarities, but 'parallel lines' specifically refers to geometry.

• Spanish: paralelos - similitudes
• Portuguese (BR): paralelos - semelhanças
• Portuguese (PT): paralelos - semelhanças
• Chinese (Simplified): 相似之处 - 类比 - 平行线
• Chinese (Traditional): 相似之處 - 類比 - 平行線
• Hindi: समानताएँ - समांतर रेखाएँ
• Arabic: أوجه التشابه - خطوط متوازية
• Bengali: অনুরূপতা - সমান্তরাল রেখা
• Russian: параллели - параллельные линии
• Japanese: 類似点 - 平行線
• Vietnamese: điểm tương đồng - đường song song
• Korean: 유사점 - 평행선
• Turkish: benzerlikler - paralel çizgiler
• Urdu: مماثلتیں - متوازی لکیریں
• Indonesian: kesamaan - garis paralel

Example Sentences

In geometry, parallels never meet.

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We can see parallels between history and today.

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People often draw parallels between sports and business.

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It's interesting to notice the parallels in their life choices.

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The movie draws clear parallels with real-world events.

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There are many parallels between the two stories.

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