parallel vs correspond

parallel is a noun but correspond is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
parallel	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
correspond	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, correspond is a hypernym of parallel; that is, correspond is a word with a broader meaning than parallel:

parallel: be parallel to
correspond: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Other hypernyms of parallel include agree, check, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally.

As verbs, correspond is a hypernym of parallel; that is, correspond is a word with a broader meaning than parallel:

parallel: duplicate or match
correspond: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Other hypernyms of parallel include agree, check, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally.

parallel (noun)	correspond (noun)
something having the property of being analogous to something else
an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
(mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)

parallel (adjective)	correspond (adjective)
being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations

parallel (verb)	correspond (verb)
make or place parallel to something	exchange messages
be parallel to	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
duplicate or match	take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
	be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics