parallel

US /ˈpærəˌlɛl/

UK /'pærəlel/

B1

verb

  • To be equal to, or like, something else
  • To compare

noun

  • A line on a map a set distance from the equator

adjecitve

  • (Of two lines) at equal distance from each other
  • (Of computer operation) happening at the same time
  • Very similar and often occurring at the same time