abreast

Adjective Satellite

• being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
  • "kept abreast of the latest developments"

Adverb

• alongside each other, facing in the same direction
• side by side

Adv

• Side by side and facing forward.
• Alongside; parallel to.
• Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
• Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.
• Breast high (of an advancing wave).
• Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam.
• At the same time; simultaneously.

Adj

• Side by side, facing forward.
• Alongside; parallel to.
• Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
• Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced
• Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam.

Prep

• Abreast of; alongside.

Examples

• "She believes it is important to keep abreast of new scientific developments."
• "The west wind blew a tempest, and, according to the common expression, brought in the water [of the Solway] three foot abreast."
• "This ship sank abreast the island."
• "to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science"

Synonyms

au courant, au fait, up on, apprised, informed, up to date, up-to-date

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