similar, analogous, parallel mean closely resembling each other. similar implies the possibility of being mistaken for each other.

parallel adjective (SIMILAR) C2 used to describe an event or situation that happens at the same time as and/or is similar to another one: a parallel example

Define parallel. parallel synonyms, parallel pronunciation, parallel translation, English dictionary definition of parallel. adj. 1. Being an equal distance apart everywhere: dancers in two parallel …

anything parallel or comparable in direction, course, nature, or tendency to something else: [countable] parallels between human sacrifice and the Christian rite of Holy Communion. …

There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word parallel, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Of or relating to lines or surfaces that are separated everywhere from each other by the same distance. Any of the imaginary lines encircling the Earth's surface parallel to the plane of the …

If something has a parallel, it is similar to something else, but exists or happens in a different place or at a different time. If it has no parallel or is without parallel, it is not similar to anything …

There are a number of parallels between our two situations. People are drawing parallels (= describing similarities) between the two cases. (Definition of parallel from the Cambridge …

The words analogous and similar are common synonyms of parallel. While all three words mean "closely resembling each other," parallel suggests a marked likeness in the development of …

parallel adjective (SIMILAR) C2 used to describe an event or situation that happens at the same time as and/or is similar to another one: a parallel example