abreast
/əˈbɹɛst/
adjective
- 1
Side by side, facing forward.
- 2
Alongside; parallel to.
- 3
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
- 4
Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced
“to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science.”
- 5
Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam.
adverb
- 1
Side by side and facing forward.
- 2
Alongside; parallel to.
- 3
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
- 4
Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.
“She believes it is important to keep abreast of new scientific developments.”
- 5
Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam.
- 6
At the same time; simultaneously.
Synonyms
preposition
- 1
Abreast of; alongside.
“This ship sank abreast the island.”
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