1. lines that are always the same distance apart and never meet
Usage: geometry
2. similarities or comparisons between two things
3. lines of latitude on maps or globes
Usage: geography

1. to be similar to or match something closely

Examples

• The railroad tracks run in perfect parallels across the countryside.
• The teacher drew parallels between the two historical events.
• The 38th parallel divides North and South Korea.
• Her experience parallels mine in many ways.
• Scientists found interesting parallels between the two species.
• The story parallels the classic tale of good versus evil.
• These parallel lines will never intersect.