1. extending in the same direction and always the same distance apart
2. very similar or corresponding in certain respects

1. a line that is parallel to another line
Usage: geometry
2. a person or thing that is similar or analogous to another
3. each of the imaginary lines on the earth’s surface that are parallel to the equator
Usage: geography

1. to be similar or corresponding to something

Examples

• The railroad tracks run parallel to the highway.
• Her career path parallels that of her mentor.
• Draw two parallel lines on your paper.
• There are interesting parallels between the two novels.
• The 38th parallel divides North and South Korea.
• His success paralleled the company’s growth.
• The parallel bars are used in gymnastics.
• Scientists found parallel evolution in different species.