Simple meaning
What does Parallel mean?
Parallel means lines stay the same distance apart.
Dictionary definition
Parallel means side by side and always the same distance apart.
Example sentences
Parallel in a sentence
easy
In math class, we learned what parallel means.
medium
The worksheet used parallel in directions so we could solve the problem correctly.
hard
Using parallel precisely helped explain our reasoning without doing long calculations.
Synonyms
Words like Parallel
same-directionRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
non-crossingRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
equidistantRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
intersectingHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
crossingHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Parallel word family
Base word
parallel
adjective
parallel
Base form.
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What does parallel mean?
Parallel means parallel means lines stay the same distance apart.
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