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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

The use of parallel

Hi

Do you find the use of parallel natural here? Any suggestion is welcome.

I don't see any parallel(s) between these two stories.

He awakened from a disturbed sleep and found his death lying parallel to him.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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In my opinion, the first is natural and the second is not. "Parallel" as a technical term is out of style in the second sentence. , "a parallel universe; a parallel existence," then some clarification is needed.

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  • In my opinion, the first is natural and the second is not.
  • "Parallel" as a technical term is out of style in the second sentence.
  • , "a parallel universe; a parallel existence," then some clarification is needed.
  • Otherwise, I think "next to him" would suffice.
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In my opinion, the first is natural and the second is not. "Parallel" as a technical term is out of style in the second sentence.

If your intention is to use it in a technical sense, eg., "a parallel universe; a parallel existence," then some clarification is needed. Otherwise, I think "next to him" would suffice.
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