abreast

adverb
UK: /əˈbrest/
US: /əˈbrest/

  1. Next to each other and facing the same way.

    1. We walked abreast down the path, enjoying the view. [ ] [ ]
    2. The horses ran abreast as they approached the finish line, making it a thrilling race. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

alongside informed aware up-to-date
abreast adjective

  1. Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information.

    1. I try to stay abreast of current events. [ ] [ ]
    2. She keeps abreast of the latest research in her field by reading journals. [ ] [ ]
abreast transitive-verb

  1. To keep up to date with something.

    1. I need to keep abreast of the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. It is crucial to stay abreast of new regulations to ensure compliance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "abreast" is /əˈbrest/ in British English and /əˈbrest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abreast": alongside, informed, aware, up-to-date.

Example usage of "abreast": "We walked abreast down the path, enjoying the view.". More examples on the page.