parallel

Definitions

Extending in the same direction and remaining at a constant distance apart so as never to intersect.

Occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way; corresponding.

A person or thing that is similar or analogous to another.

Examples

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

There is a striking parallel between his early life and his later career.

Draw a parallel line through the point marked on the graph.

Synonyms

aligned equidistant concurrent analogous corresponding comparable lateral

Antonyms

divergent convergent intersecting perpendicular crooked different opposing