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abreast

adverb or adjective
\ ə-ˈbrest How to pronounce abreast (audio) \

Definition of abreast

1 : beside one another in line columns of men five abreast with seats two abreast on each side of the aisle They drew abreast of [=alongside of] each other.
2 : up to a particular standard or level especially of knowledge of recent developments tries to keep abreast of [=to stay informed about] the news
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 Delays: TriMet is keeping riders abreast of route changes via TriMet service alerts. — oregonlive.com, "Navigating the Portland protests: Transportation updates for Aug. 17," 17 Aug. 2019 Count on the Hartford Restaurant Group to stay abreast of what diners covet. — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, "Review: Down-home BBQ gets upscale at Que Whiskey Kitchen in Southington," 1 Aug. 2019 There are highlight sections from around the grounds mixed in, and on-screen tournament update windows shown to keep fans abreast of all the action. — Jacob Feldman, SI.com, "Wimbledon Embraces Technology and Tradition in Unique Way," 2 July 2018 Rangers general manager Jon Daniels has told Beltre that he will be kept abreast of any deals that might come along, a source said. — Jeff Wilson, star-telegram, "Rangers' deadline dilemma: Find trade for Beltre or keep him for 2018, beyond," 24 June 2018 Tags attached to kegs that transmit data would keep brewers abreast of their whereabouts. — Mike Cherney, WSJ, "Keg Trackers Keep Your Ale From Going AWOL," 20 June 2018 Check the church’s website to stay abreast of developments. — Anthony Barcellos, sacbee, "Summer selections for classical music lovers," 8 June 2018 The company is closely coordinating with the city and private partners to stay abreast of any construction or changes on the route. — David Roberts, Vox, "Here’s how self-driving cars could catch on," 8 May 2018 To keep the Trump administration abreast of Seoul's moves, Moon has consistently dispatched key aides to the US capital for talks. — Joshua Berlinger, Paula Hancocks And Yoonjung Seo, CNN, "Dealing with North Korea: Three lessons from previous summits," 25 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of abreast

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for abreast

Middle English abrest, from a- a- entry 1 + brest breast entry 1

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abreast

adverb or adjective
\ ə-ˈbrest How to pronounce abreast (audio) \

Kids Definition of abreast

1 : right beside one another The street was only wide enough for four people to walk abreast.— Katherine Paterson, Jacob Have I Loved
2 : up to a certain level of knowledge I try to keep abreast of the news.

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