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    abreast
    /əˈbrɛst/

    adverb

    • 1. side by side and facing the same way: "the path was wide enough for two people to walk abreast"
    • 2. alongside or level with something: "the cart came abreast of the Americans in their rickshaw"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABREAST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Abreast means next to and facing in the same direction, or staying informed about new developments. Learn how to use this adverb in sentences and see translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abreastAbreast Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word abreast, which can be an adverb or an adjective. Find synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases for abreast.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABREAST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Abreast means next to and facing another person or thing, or staying informed about a subject. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see sample sentences and compare with related words.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › abreastABREAST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Abreast means side by side or equal to in progress or awareness. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with sentences and synonyms from Dictionary.com.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABREAST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Abreast means side by side, facing the same direction, or up to date with something. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › abreastAbreast - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Abreast means side by side. In a marathon, you watch the frontrunners, but it's also important to pay attention to who is coming up the side and abreast of the leader. They are the most likely to find it within themselves to sprint forward for the win. Abreast can also mean "informed or up-to-date."

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishabreast adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of abreast adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.