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abreast

uh-BREHST
adv
1
Side by side, facing the same direction.
"The runners crossed the line three abreast."
adj
1
Up to date with, or fully informed about, current developments.
"She reads the trade press to stay abreast of industry news."
"It's hard to keep abreast of every new law."

How to Use Abreast

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In plain EnglishSide by side at the same level — literally in a line, or figuratively, up to date with information.

Common pairings
keep abreast of stay abreast of walk abreast
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Etymology

From Middle English abrest, formed from a- ("at") plus breast — originally describing people standing "breast to breast," equally level with one another.

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