Parallel and Slantwise

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Parallel adjective - Having qualities in common.

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Slantwise is an antonym for parallel.

Nearby Words: parallelize, parallelism, paralleled, paralleling, parallelise

Slantwise adjective - Running in a slanting direction.

Usage example: the slantwise cables that run between the roadway and the towers give the bridge a cathedral-like appearance

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Parallel is an antonym for slantwise.

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