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The future tense form of 'parallel' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb parallel. Example: In the future, their paths will parallel as they pursue similar goals. (In the future, their paths will parallel as they pursue similar goals.)
Definition of “parallel”
- to be equal or similar to something
- to occur at the same time or alongside something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | parallel |
| Future Continuous | paralleling |
| Future Perfect | paralleled |
Example
Their paths will parallel as they continue their journey.
Example
The two trends will parallel each other in the coming years.
Example
At this time next year, their progress will be paralleling each other.
Example
The two teams will be paralleling each other in terms of performance during the tournament.
Example
By the end of the project, their accomplishments will have paralleled each other.
Example
They will have paralleled each other's success by the time they retire.
