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para-

(PAR-uh)

beside, alongside, similar

Greek for beside or alongside. A paramedic works alongside doctors; parallel lines run beside each other forever.

Spellings:parapar

Example words

  • parallel

    running side by side, never meeting

  • paragraph

    a group of sentences set beside each other on a page

  • paramedic

    someone trained to give medical help alongside doctors

  • paranormal

    beside or beyond what is considered normal

  • parody

    a piece that imitates another in a humorous way

Who it is for

Grades served: 5, 6, 7

Level 2Level 1 holds the word parts students meet first. Level 3 holds the ones that turn up in harder reading.

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