Abreast Definition
ə-brĕst
adverb
Side by side.
Ships docked two abreast.
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Side by side, as in going or facing forward.
Webster's New World
Up to date.
Keeping abreast of the latest developments.
American Heritage
Informed (of) or conversant (with) recent developments.
Webster's New World
Side by side, facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
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adjective
Side by side, facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
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(figuratively) Alongside; parallel to. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
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Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
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Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as, to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
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(nautical) Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
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preposition
Abreast of; alongside.
This ship sank abreast the island.
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