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In math class, we learned what parallel means.
What does Parallel mean?
lines that stay the same distance apart.
Dictionary definition
Side by side and always the same distance apart.
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The worksheet used parallel in directions so we could solve the problem correctly.
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Using parallel precisely helped explain our reasoning without doing long calculations.
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What does parallel mean?
Parallel means lines that stay the same distance apart.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses parallel correctly?
The correct sentence uses parallel in a way that matches its meaning.
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Which word is closest in meaning to parallel?
Side-By-Side is close in meaning to parallel.
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Parallel
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pair · uh · lel · strongest beat: pair
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WordParallel.
Partadjective.
MeaningParallel means lines that stay the same distance apart.
ExampleExample: In math class, we learned what parallel means.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- pair · uh · lel
- Strongest beat
- pair
- Ending
- lel
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pair.
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Synonyms
Words like Parallel
side-by-sideSimilar meaning.
equidistantSimilar meaning.
Antonyms
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intersectingOpposite or contrasting meaning.
crossingOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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Parallel word family
Base word
parallel
adverb
parallelly
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