📖 Definitions of "Abreast"
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."
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."
preposition
- 1
Abreast of; alongside.
"This ship sank abreast the island."
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