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abreast
a·breast A0023200 (ə-brĕst′)adv.1. Side by side: ships docked two abreast.2. Up to date: keeping abreast of the latest developments.abreast (əˈbrɛst) adj (postpositive) 1. alongside each other and facing in the same direction2. (foll by: of or with) up to date (with); fully conversant (with)a•breast (əˈbrɛst)
adv., adj. 1. side by side; beside each other in a line: They walked two abreast. 2. informed; aware; up-to-date: to keep abreast of new developments. 3. equal to or alongside in progress or attainment. [1590–1600] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. |  abreast - being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge; "kept abreast of the latest developments"; "constant revision keeps the book au courant"; "always au fait on the latest events"; "up on the news"au courant, au fait, up oninformed - having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer" | | Adv. | 1. | abreast - alongside each other, facing in the same direction |
abreastadverb alongside, level, beside, in a row, side by side, neck and neck, shoulder to shoulder a group of youths riding four abreastabreast of informed about, in touch with, familiar with, acquainted with, up to date with, knowledgeable about, conversant with, plugged-in to (slang), up to speed with (informal), in the picture about, au courant with, au fait with, keeping your finger on the pulse of We'll keep you abreast of developments.Translationsabreast (əˈbrest) adverb side by side. They walked along the road three abreast. 並肩地 并肩地keep abreast of to remain up to date with. keeping abreast of recent scientific developments. 與…同步 保持与...并进abreast
abreast of1. Keeping pace with someone or something. Charlie finished the race in second place because he could not stay abreast of the winner.2. Knowing the most current information about a person, thing, or event. Typically used with the verb "keep." There are so many software vulnerabilities that it's difficult to keep abreast of them all. I'm worried about Stu, so please keep me abreast of any changes in his health.See also: abreast, ofkeep abreast of somethingTo remain closely informed about something; to follow the developments of something or some situation. As a news correspondent for the region, it's my job to keep abreast of any changes in the political landscape here. The boss likes to keep abreast of all our projects, even down to the most mundane detail.See also: abreast, keep, of, somethingstay abreast of (someone or something)1. To continually stay updated about the most current information about someone or something. There are so many software vulnerabilities that it's difficult to stay abreast of them all.2. To keep pace with someone or something. Charlie finished the race in second place because he could not stay abreast of the winner.See also: abreast, of, stay*abreast of someone or something 1. Lit. keeping even with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; keep ~; Stay ~.) I had to run hard to stay abreast of Sally. 2. Fig. knowing the news about someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; keep ~; Stay ~.) The press corps has to keep abreast of the president.See also: abreast, ofkeep abreast ofStay or cause to stay up-to-date with, as in He's keeping abreast of the latest weather reports, or Please keep me abreast of any change in his condition. This term alludes to the nautical sense of abreast, which describes ships keeping up with each other. [Late 1600s] See also: abreast, keep, ofkeep aˈbreast of something make sure that you know all the most recent facts about a subject: It is almost impossible to keep abreast of all the latest developments in computing.See also: abreast, keep, of, somethingabreast
abreast Side by side and facing the same direction. For example, aircraft flying in line-abreast formation; side-by-side seating as in three-abreast seating. The term is often confused with abeam. See also abeam.abreast
Synonyms for abreastadv alongsideSynonyms- alongside
- level
- beside
- in a row
- side by side
- neck and neck
- shoulder to shoulder
phrase abreast ofSynonyms- informed about
- in touch with
- familiar with
- acquainted with
- up to date with
- knowledgeable about
- conversant with
- plugged-in to
- up to speed with
- in the picture about
- au courant with
- au fait with
- keeping your finger on the pulse of
Synonyms for abreastadj being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledgeSynonymsRelated Words |