abreast
/əˈbɹɛst/
/əˈbɹɛst/
/əˈbɹɛst/
adjective
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Side by side, facing forward.
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Alongside; parallel to.
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Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
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Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced
"to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science."
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Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam.
adverb
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Side by side and facing forward.
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Alongside; parallel to.
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Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
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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."
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Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam.
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At the same time; simultaneously.
Synonyms:
apprised, up to date, up-to-date
preposition
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Abreast of; alongside.
"This ship sank abreast the island."