parallel vs fit

parallel and fit both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

parallel (noun)	fit (noun)
something having the property of being analogous to something else	a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator	the manner in which something fits
(mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)	a sudden uncontrollable attack
	a display of bad temper

parallel (adjective)	fit (adjective)
being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting	physically and mentally sound or healthy
of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations	meeting adequate standards for a purpose
	(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

parallel (verb)	fit (verb)
make or place parallel to something	make correspond or harmonize
be parallel to	make fit
duplicate or match	insert or adjust several objects or people
	fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
	provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
	be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
	conform to some shape or size
	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
	be agreeable or acceptable to