Abreast Meaning in English
word
əˈbɹɛst
uh-BREST
ɐbɹˈɛst
uh-BREST
Definition
Next to each other in a line, facing the same direction; also means being up to date with the latest news or information.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral; often used with 'keep/stay abreast of' (to stay informed), or to describe people/things physically in line. Common prepositions: 'abreast of', 'keep abreast of'. Do not confuse with 'a breast' (body part).
Spanish: al lado - a la par - al corrientePortuguese (BR): lado a lado - a par - atualizadoPortuguese (PT): lado a lado - a par - atualizadoChinese (Simplified): 并排 - 了解最新情况Chinese (Traditional): 並排 - 瞭解最新情況Hindi: साथ-साथ - जानकारी मेंArabic: جنبًا إلى جنب - مطلع (على آخر المستجدات)Bengali: সমান্তরাল - তথ্যবিষয়ে আপডেটRussian: рядом - в курсеJapanese: 横に並んで - 情報に通じているVietnamese: sát nhau - cập nhậtKorean: 나란히 - 최신 정보에 밝은Turkish: yan yana - güncelUrdu: ساتھ ساتھ - باخبرIndonesian: sejajar - mengikuti perkembangan
Example Sentences
The two runners stayed abreast during the race.
basic
Please keep abreast of any changes.
basic
Four chairs were placed abreast along the wall.
basic
I always try to stay abreast of the latest technology trends.
natural
The cyclists were riding three abreast down the road.
natural
She makes sure to keep abreast of her competitors' moves.
natural