abreast

adverb or adjective

ə-ˈbrest

: beside one another in line

columns of men five abreast

with seats two abreast on each side of the aisle

They drew abreast of [=alongside of] each other.

: up to a particular standard or level especially of knowledge of recent developments

tries to keep abreast of [=to stay informed about] the news

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The simplest example considered by da Silva and his colleagues is three pacers running abreast, with the racer close behind the middle one.

Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022 Many of us are women juggling work with remote eldercare and relying on technology to connect and stay abreast of a loved one’s wellbeing.

Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2021 Wilson and Beckett ran nearly abreast through two miles in 9:36.

Arkansas Online, 5 July 2022 There is deep history in the field of 33 with 11 rows, three cars abreast creating one of the most iconic, spectacular, and breathtaking moments in all of sport.

Bruce Martin, Forbes, 6 May 2022 Staying abreast of new technology, like hypertargeting, can help small businesses reap the rewards of their marketing efforts.

Michael Plummer, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Theory has evolved considerably even in the past ten years, so make sure your trainer is keeping abreast of current science and that their philosophy jives with your own.

Kate Siber, Outside Online, 11 May 2021 An open, honest relationship with journalists is one of the most effective ways to keep voters abreast of developments.

Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2022 Staying abreast of the latest news and current trends is the first step.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 See More

单词	abreast
释义	abreast adverb or adjective ə-ˈbrest 1 : beside one another in line columns of men five abreast with seats two abreast on each side of the aisle They drew abreast of [=alongside of] each other. 2 : up to a particular standard or level especially of knowledge of recent developments tries to keep abreast of [=to stay informed about] the news Synonyms acquainted au courant conversant familiar informed knowledgeable up up-to-date versed well-informed See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The simplest example considered by da Silva and his colleagues is three pacers running abreast, with the racer close behind the middle one. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022 Many of us are women juggling work with remote eldercare and relying on technology to connect and stay abreast of a loved one’s wellbeing. Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2021 Wilson and Beckett ran nearly abreast through two miles in 9:36. Arkansas Online, 5 July 2022 There is deep history in the field of 33 with 11 rows, three cars abreast creating one of the most iconic, spectacular, and breathtaking moments in all of sport. Bruce Martin, Forbes, 6 May 2022 Staying abreast of new technology, like hypertargeting, can help small businesses reap the rewards of their marketing efforts. Michael Plummer, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Theory has evolved considerably even in the past ten years, so make sure your trainer is keeping abreast of current science and that their philosophy jives with your own. Kate Siber, Outside Online, 11 May 2021 An open, honest relationship with journalists is one of the most effective ways to keep voters abreast of developments. Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2022 Staying abreast of the latest news and current trends is the first step. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English abrest, from a- a- entry 1 + brest breast entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing abreast keep abreast of abreast of keep abreast of abreast of Kids Definition abreast adverb or adjective ə-ˈbrest 1 : right beside one another The street was only wide enough for four people to walk abreast. Katherine Paterson, Jacob Have I Loved 2 : up to a certain level of knowledge I try to keep abreast of the news. abreast adjective as in informed having information especially as a result of study or experience keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance informed acquainted up aware familiar conversant versed up-to-date at home knowledgeable cognizant well-informed mindful alive heedful conscious au courant in the know sentient sensible Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignorant unfamiliar unaware unmindful uninformed oblivious blind unconscious unacquainted insensible unknowing unknowledgeable unwitting inattentive unheeding See More
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abreast

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