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parallel

/ˈpærəlel/
par · al · lel ˈpær · ə · lel
English Definition
adj. being an equal distance apart everywhere
中文释义
平行的
Significado en Español
paralelo
한국어 뜻
평행한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
song song
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Example Sentence

The two roads run parallel to each other.

这两条路彼此平行。

Synonyms
equidistant corresponding comparable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “parallel”:

  1. A equidistant
  2. B perpendicular
  3. C intersecting
  4. D crossing
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A — equidistant. “parallel” means adj. being an equal distance apart everywhere

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The two ______ train tracks ran side by side for many long miles.

  1. A parallel
  2. B crossing
  3. C tangled
  4. D meeting
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A — parallel. “parallel” means adj. being an equal distance apart everywhere

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Common questions about “parallel”

What does “parallel” mean?

parallel — adj. being an equal distance apart everywhere. In Chinese: 平行的.

How do you pronounce “parallel”?

parallel is pronounced /ˈpærəlel/. It breaks into 3 syllables: par · al · lel.

How do you use “parallel” in a sentence?

The two roads run parallel to each other. (这两条路彼此平行。)

What are synonyms for “parallel”?

equidistant, corresponding, comparable — all close in meaning to parallel (adj. being an equal distance apart everywhere).

Is “parallel” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. parallel appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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