abreast
Pronunciation:
/əˈbɹɛst//əˈbɹɛst/adjective
Definitions
Side by side, facing forward.
Alongside; parallel to.
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced
Example: to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science.
adverb
Definitions
Side by side and facing forward.
Alongside; parallel to.
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.
Example: She believes it is important to keep abreast of new scientific developments.
preposition
Definitions
Abreast of; alongside.
Example: This ship sank abreast the island.