No. 319 in Greek

παράλληλα

"Παράλληλα" means "simultaneously" or "in parallel" in English.

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Η Μαρία εργάζεται παράλληλα και σπουδάζει.
Maria works and studies simultaneously.
In this sentence, "παράλληλα" is used to indicate that Maria is performing two actions at the same time: working and studying.
Οι δύο γραμμές εκτείνονται παράλληλα μεταξύ τους.
The two lines extend parallel to each other.
Here, "παράλληλα" describes the geometric relationship between the two lines, signifying that they never intersect and are equidistant throughout.
Πρέπει να εξετάσουμε παράλληλα τους δύο παράγοντες.
We need to examine the two factors simultaneously.
In this context, "παράλληλα" means that two considerations should be examined at the same time, emphasizing simultaneous focus.

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