Parallel Meaning for Kids

What Does Parallel Mean?

Adjective

Equally distant from one another at all points.
Having the same direction.

Verb

To place something next to something else so they are the same distance apart.
To compare two things to show how they are alike.

Noun

One of a set of parallel lines.
A line of latitude.
Something similar in important ways.
A comparison made to show how things are alike.

Adverb

In a way that keeps the same distance from something else.

Parallel Meaning in Other Languages

hindi

समानांतर (samaanantar)

samaanantar

समान रेखाएँ (samaan rekhaen)

samaan rekhaen

समानांतर (samaanantar)

samaanantar

kannada

ಪ್ಯಾರಲೆಲ್ (pyāralel)

pyāralel

ಸಮಾನಾಂತರ (samānāntara)

samānāntara

ಸಮಾನ (samāna)

samāna

bengali

সমান্তরাল

shomontoral

সমান্তরাল

shomontoral

প্যারালেল

pyaralel

Parallel in Sentences

Parallel lines never meet, no matter how far they go.

In math, we learn about parallel shapes.

The two cars drove parallel on the road.

I drew two parallel lines with my ruler.

The books on the shelf are arranged in parallel rows.

Parallel Story for Kids

Understanding Parallel Lines

Have you ever seen two straight lines that never meet? That’s called being parallel! Imagine train tracks stretching across a field; they run side by side, just like good friends!

parallel too! They can go on forever, side by side, just like the adventures of two best pals.When you draw lines in your notebook, you can make them

Remember, parallelparalleljourneys build bridges and roads, making our smoother. So grab your crayons and try drawing some lines today! lines help us

Just like Sowmya Rajendran’screativity! stories, let your imagination run wild, side by side with

Frequently Asked Questions About Parallel

What does 'parallel' mean?

The word 'parallel' means two lines or things that are the same distance apart and never meet, like the lines on a piece of paper.

How do you pronounce 'parallel'?

You say 'parallel' like this: par-uh-lel.

What is the origin of the word 'parallel'?

The word 'parallel' comes from the Greek word 'parallelos', which means 'beside one another'.

What is the meaning of 'parallel' in Kannada?

The word 'parallel' in Kannada is 'ಸಮಾನಾಂತರ' (Samānāntara).

Facts & Quotes About Parallel

Fact: Parallel lines never meet, no matter how far they go!

Proverb: "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by." - Robert Frost, meaning sometimes we choose different paths in life.

Quote: "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein