adjective · Easy SAT word

    Parallel

    not intersecting; being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting

    Parallel in a sentence

    The two roads run parallel to each other but never meet at any single point.

    Synonyms for parallel

    • equivalent
    • corresponding
    • similar

    Antonyms for parallel

    • intersecting
    • convergent
    • different

    Practice parallel on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like parallel appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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