HyperDic: abreast

English > 2 senses of the word abreast:
ADVERBallabreastalongside each other, facing in the same direction
ADJECTIVEallabreast, au courant, au fait, up onbeing up to particular standard or level especially in being up ... / up to date in knowledge
abreast > pronunciation
Soundsahbreh'st
Rhymesaddressed ... zest: 76 rhymes with ehst...
English > abreast: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningUp to particular standard or level especially in being up ... / up to date in knowledge.
Example"kept abreast of the latest developments"
Synonymsau courant, au fait, up on
BroaderinformedHaving much knowledge or education
English > abreast: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningAlongside each other, facing in the same direction.
Catalande costat

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