Abreast Definition & Meaning
abreast
- adverb
- alongside each other, facing in the same direction
- adjective
- 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"
"Abreast" in song lyrics
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"And neglect their fellow man to keep their own goals abreast"
Alexipharmic — Sun -
"My rap sheet read three D abreast"
Beanie Sigel — What Your Life Like 2
Words that rhyme with abreast
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- What does abreast mean?
- alongside each other, facing in the same direction 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"
- What part of speech is abreast?
- Abreast is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does abreast have?
- Abreast has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).