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Parallel

Extended in the same direction, and in all parts equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.

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Similar meaning 8

Antiparallel 84% connected

Running in a contrary direction.

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Antiparallel 84% connected

Running in a contrary direction.

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Collateral 84% connected

Coming from, being on, or directed toward, the side; as, collateral pressure.

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Collateral 84% connected

Coming from, being on, or directed toward, the side; as, collateral pressure.

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Synchronal 84% connected

Happening at, or belonging to, the same time; synchronous; simultaneous.

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Synchronal 84% connected

Happening at, or belonging to, the same time; synchronous; simultaneous.

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Synchronous 84% connected

Happening at the same time; simultaneous.

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Synchronous 84% connected

Happening at the same time; simultaneous.

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Broader term 14

Agree 76% connected

In good part; kindly.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Check 76% connected

A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece,…

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Correspond 76% connected

To be like something else in the dimensions and arrangement of its parts; -- followed by with or to; as, concurring figures correspond with each othe…

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Figure 76% connected

The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.

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Fit 76% connected

imp. & p. p. of Fight.

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Gibe 76% connected

To cast reproaches and sneering expressions; to rail; to utter taunting, sarcastic words; to flout; to fleer; to scoff.

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Jibe 76% connected

To shift, as the boom of a fore-and-aft sail, from one side of a vessel to the other when the wind is aft or on the quarter. See Gybe.

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Line 76% connected

Flax; linen.

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Match 76% connected

Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp.,…

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Similarity 76% connected

The quality or state of being similar; likeness; resemblance; as, a similarity of features.

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Tally 76% connected

Originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number; later, one of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which cor…

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Echo 76% connected

A sound reflected from an opposing surface and repeated to the ear of a listener; repercussion of sound; repetition of a sound.

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Tropic 76% connected

Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained from atropine and certain other alkaloids, as a white crystalline substance slightly soluble in w…

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Twin 74% connected

Being one of two born at a birth; as, a twin brother or sister.

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Twin 74% connected

Being one of two born at a birth; as, a twin brother or sister.

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Comparable 66% connected

Capable of being compared; worthy of comparison.

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Comparable 66% connected

Capable of being compared; worthy of comparison.

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Symmetrical 66% connected

Involving or exhibiting symmetry; proportional in parts; having its parts in due proportion as to dimensions; as, a symmetrical body or building.

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Symmetrical 66% connected

Involving or exhibiting symmetry; proportional in parts; having its parts in due proportion as to dimensions; as, a symmetrical body or building.

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Synonym 6

Analog 92% connected

something having the property of being analogous to something else

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Analogue 92% connected

That which is analogous to, or corresponds with, some other thing.

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Collimate 92% connected

To render parallel to a certain line or direction; to bring into the same line, as the axes of telescopes, etc.; to render parallel, as rays of light.

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Duplicate 92% connected

Double; twofold.

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Latitude 92% connected

Extent from side to side, or distance sidewise from a given point or line; breadth; width.

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Twin 92% connected

Being one of two born at a birth; as, a twin brother or sister.

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Antonym 4

Oblique 94% connected

Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.

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Oblique 94% connected

Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.

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Perpendicular 94% connected

Exactly upright or vertical; pointing to the zenith; at right angles to the plane of the horizon; extending in a right line from any point toward the…

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Perpendicular 94% connected

Exactly upright or vertical; pointing to the zenith; at right angles to the plane of the horizon; extending in a right line from any point toward the…

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