parallel vs match

parallel and match both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

parallel (noun)	match (noun)
something having the property of being analogous to something else	lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator	an exact duplicate
(mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)	a burning piece of wood or cardboard
	something that resembles or harmonizes with
	a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
	a pair of people who live together
	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
	a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
	the score needed to win a match

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

parallel (verb)	match (verb)
make or place parallel to something	be equal or harmonize
be parallel to	make correspond or harmonize
duplicate or match	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
	set into opposition or rivalry
	bring two objects, ideas, or people together
	give or join in marriage
	provide funds complementary to
	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
	be equal to in quality or ability