A comparison indicating likeness; an analogy, One that closely resembles or is analogous to another, The condition of being parallel; near similarity or exact agreement in particulars; parallelism, transitive verb_ To show to be analogous; compare or liken, To be or provide an equal for; match, To be or extend parallel to, adjective_ Having the same tonic. Used of scales and keys, Having the same tendency or direction, Of, relating to, or designating a line and a plane that do not intersect, adverb_ In a parallel relationship or manner