Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
para
Prefix/Noun
/ˈpærə/
Definition
A prefix meaning alongside, beyond, or resembling.
Examples
- Parachute: A device for descending through the air.
- Paramedic: A medical professional who provides emergency care.
- Paraglide: To glide through the air using a parachute-like wing.
Meaning
In various contexts, it indicates something that is alongside or beyond a certain point, or it can refer to a counterpart.
Synonyms
- Beside
- Alongside
- Counter
