Definitions
- Describing two or more people or objects positioned side by side, facing the same direction. - Referring to being up-to-date or informed about a particular topic or situation. - Talking about keeping pace with someone or something else.
- Describing two or more lines or surfaces that are equidistant and never intersect. - Referring to two or more things that are similar or comparable in some way. - Talking about two or more events or situations happening at the same time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe two or more things that are related in some way.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical positioning or relationships.
- 3Both words can be used to describe similarities or comparisons between things.
- 4Both words can be used in a variety of contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Positioning: Abreast refers to things that are side by side, while parallel refers to things that are equidistant and never intersect.
- 2Geometry: Parallel is often used in mathematical or scientific contexts to describe lines or surfaces, while abreast is not.
- 3Similarity: Parallel emphasizes similarity or comparison between things, while abreast does not necessarily imply similarity.
- 4Direction: Abreast implies facing the same direction, while parallel does not necessarily imply directionality.
- 5Usage: Parallel is more versatile and commonly used than abreast in everyday language.
Remember this!
Abreast and parallel are both words used to describe relationships between two or more things. However, abreast refers to things that are side by side and facing the same direction, while parallel refers to things that are equidistant and never intersect. Additionally, parallel emphasizes similarity or comparison between things, while abreast does not necessarily imply similarity.
