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Parallel Run ˈpærəlel Adverb Bre Road Canal Plane

Word parallel
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈpærəlel / NAmE / ˈpærəlel /
Example
  • the road and the canal run parallel to each other.
  • the plane flew parallel to the coast.
  • the team's findings run parallel to those of other researchers.
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parallel

(adverb)BrE / ˈpærəlel / NAmE / ˈpærəlel /
  1. 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.
  2. 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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