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Extend parallel #1 (permalink) Tue Jun 01, 2010 21:38 pm   Extend parallel		  
Hi,

I often encounter such expressions as:

A extends parallel to B.

Do you think "parallel" is an adjective or an adverb? Is an adejective possible in such a position?

Thank you!
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Extend parallel #2 (permalink) Tue Jun 01, 2010 21:48 pm   Extend parallel		  
It's an adjective.
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Extend parallel #3 (permalink) Tue Jun 01, 2010 21:51 pm   Extend parallel		  
So, the verb "extend" here acts like "be". Thank you!
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