abreast
/əˈbrɛst/
adverb
- Side by side and facing the same direction.
- The soldiers marched two abreast down the parade ground.
- The cyclists rode abreast, blocking the road for a moment.
- We walked abreast along the narrow path, chatting happily.
- Keeping up with the latest information or developments (used in 'keep abreast of').
- It's important to stay abreast of changes in technology for your career.
- The doctor attends conferences to keep abreast of new medical research.
- She reads the news every morning to keep abreast of current events.
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adjective
- Side by side; level with someone or something.
- The runners were abreast for most of the race.
- He pulled his horse abreast of mine and started a conversation.
- The two boats were abreast as they crossed the finish line.
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