adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   At the same time. not-comparable

   "We planned parallelly for the three most probable scenarios."

2. 2
   In a similar manner. not-comparable
3. 3
   In a parallel position or direction, even equidistant. not-comparable

   "This section of the power line runs parallelly to the railway."

Synonyms

All synonyms

abreastin parallelparallel

Example

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"We planned parallelly for the three most probable scenarios."

Etymology

From parallel + -ly.

Related phrases

at same time

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