Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

see-a-parallel

verb phrase

/siː ə ˈpærəˌlɛl/

Definition

To recognize or identify similarities or correspondences between two or more things.

Examples

When discussing their experiences, she was able to see a parallel between their stories.
In literature, one can see a parallel between the protagonist’s journey and that of the author.
During the meeting, he managed to see a parallel between the company’s strategy and that of its competitors.

Meaning

The phrase describes the ability to discern parallels or similarities in different contexts or situations, often used in discussions of ideas, themes, or concepts.