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parallels

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɛɹəˌɫɛɫz// UK //pˈæɹəlˌɛlz// par·al·lels

n. similarities between two different things, like people, stories, or events. You use this when you notice that two separate situations are happening in almost the same way.

n. points of similarity or correspondence between two distinct entities, events, or systems. Often used to compare historical events or literary themes to modern contexts.


SIMPLE

There are many parallels between these two movies.

CONTEXTUAL

Historians often draw parallels between the fall of ancient empires and modern economic crises to predict future trends.

COMPLEX

The author explores the striking parallels between the protagonist's internal emotional struggle and the physical decay of the surrounding urban landscape.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural form; frequently pairs with the verbs 'draw', 'see', or 'find' and the preposition 'between'.

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