parallel

• Описывает линии, объекты или события, которые находятся рядом и имеют одинаковое расстояние между ними на всём протяжении; также используется в переносном смысле для описания похожих или соответствующих вещей.

Describes lines, objects, or events that are side by side and have the same distance continuously between them; also used figuratively to describe similar or corresponding things.

1. Equidistant linesA2formal

   Describing lines or surfaces that are always the same distance apart and never meet.

   Параллельный

   • The train tracks run parallel to the highway.
   • Draw two parallel lines on the paper.
   • The shelves are installed parallel to each other.

   Synonymsalignedequidistantnonintersectingside by side

   Antonymsconvergentdivergentintersecting

2. Similar or analogousB2formal

   Happening at the same time or being similar in nature or development.

   Параллельный

   • The two companies have parallel growth strategies.
   • There are parallel developments in both countries.
   • Their careers followed parallel paths.

   Synonymsakinanalogouscomparablecorrespondingequivalentlikematchingsimilar

3. ComputingB2formalIT

   Referring to the simultaneous processing of multiple tasks or data streams.

   Параллельный

   • Parallel computing allows faster data processing.
   • The system uses parallel processing to handle multiple requests.
   • Parallel algorithms are essential for modern supercomputers.

   Synonymsconcurrentsimultaneous

   Antonymsserial

• Существительное, обозначающее линии, плоскости или объекты, которые находятся на равном расстоянии друг от друга и никогда не пересекаются, или сравнение, показывающее сходство между двумя вещами.

A noun referring to lines, planes, or objects that are equidistant and never meet, or a comparison showing similarity between two things.

1. Geometric linesA2formal

   Lines that are always the same distance apart and never meet.

   Параллельные линии

   • The train tracks run on parallel lines.
   • Draw two parallel lines on the paper.
   • Parallel lines never intersect.

2. Comparison or similarityB2formal

   A similarity or comparison between two things.

   Параллель

   • There is a clear parallel between the two historical events.
   • The author draws a parallel between love and war.
   • We can see a parallel in their career paths.

   Synonymsanalogycomparisoncorrelationcorrespondenceequivalencelikenessresemblancesimilarity

3. GeographyB1formal

   A line of latitude on a map or globe.

   Параллель

   • The 49th parallel marks part of the US-Canada border.
   • The equator is the most famous parallel.
   • They crossed the 30th parallel during their journey.

   Synonymslatitudeline of latitudeparallel of latitude

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, которое является сходным или соответствующим чему-либо, или для указания на то, что что-то проходит рядом с чем-то аналогичным образом.

A verb used to indicate the act of being similar or corresponding to something, or to run alongside something in a comparable way.

1. To be similar or correspondB2formal

   To be similar to something or happen at the same time as something else.

   Соответствовать

   • The rise in crime parallels the increase in unemployment.
   • Her experiences parallel those of many other immigrants.
   • The two stories parallel each other in several ways.

   Synonymscoincidecorrespondechoequalmatchmirrorresemble

   Antonymsdifferdiverge

2. To run alongsideB2formal

   To be placed or to move in a direction that is parallel to something else.

   Проходить параллельно

   • The road parallels the river for several miles.
   • The railway line parallels the highway.
   • The fence parallels the edge of the property.

   Synonymsborderflankline

   Antonymscrossdivergeintersect