abreast
adverb or adjective
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
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keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
To keep abreast of Le Cercle’s schedule of events and offers, and to be considered for membership, follow the inquiry form below.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Those communities offering memory care are doing a good job of staying abreast of incremental discoveries about how to offer the best environment for those who have been diagnosed with this condition.
7.
—Sara Zeff Geber, Phd, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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—Ayesha Mahmood, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abreast. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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abreast
adverb or adjective1
: side by side with bodies in line
lined up three abreast
2
: up to a standard or level especially of knowledge
keep abreast of the times
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