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单词 abreast
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abreast

adverb or adjective

ə-ˈbrest How to pronounce abreast (audio)
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

Synonyms

  • acquainted
  • au courant
  • conversant
  • familiar
  • informed
  • knowledgeable
  • up
  • up-to-date
  • versed
  • well-informed
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The simplest example considered by da Silva and his colleagues is three pacers running abreast, with the racer close behind the middle one. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022 Many of us are women juggling work with remote eldercare and relying on technology to connect and stay abreast of a loved one’s wellbeing. Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2021 Wilson and Beckett ran nearly abreast through two miles in 9:36. Arkansas Online, 5 July 2022 There is deep history in the field of 33 with 11 rows, three cars abreast creating one of the most iconic, spectacular, and breathtaking moments in all of sport. Bruce Martin, Forbes, 6 May 2022 Staying abreast of new technology, like hypertargeting, can help small businesses reap the rewards of their marketing efforts. Michael Plummer, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Theory has evolved considerably even in the past ten years, so make sure your trainer is keeping abreast of current science and that their philosophy jives with your own. Kate Siber, Outside Online, 11 May 2021 An open, honest relationship with journalists is one of the most effective ways to keep voters abreast of developments. Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2022 Staying abreast of the latest news and current trends is the first step. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English abrest, from a- a- entry 1 + brest breast entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

abreast

adverb or adjective

ə-ˈbrest How to pronounce abreast (audio)
1
: right beside one another
The street was only wide enough for four people to walk abreast. Katherine Paterson, Jacob Have I Loved
2
: up to a certain level of knowledge
I try to keep abreast of the news.

abreast

adjective

as in informed
having information especially as a result of study or experience keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • informed
  • acquainted
  • up
  • aware
  • familiar
  • conversant
  • versed
  • up-to-date
  • at home
  • knowledgeable
  • cognizant
  • well-informed
  • mindful
  • alive
  • heedful
  • conscious
  • au courant
  • in the know
  • sentient
  • sensible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ignorant
  • unfamiliar
  • unaware
  • unmindful
  • uninformed
  • oblivious
  • blind
  • unconscious
  • unacquainted
  • insensible
  • unknowing
  • unknowledgeable
  • unwitting
  • inattentive
  • unheeding
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