abreast
adverb or adjective
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
Examples of abreast in a Sentence
keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
To achieve this, leaders and their boards need to continually equip themselves with the knowledge required not only to transform their current business by leveraging existing technology, but also to stay abreast of technological developments.
—Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Google is also adding live update notifications, which can keep you abreast of progress in select apps.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025
Footwear News will keep you abreast of any updates.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abreast. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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abreast
adverb or adjective1
: side by side with bodies in line
lined up three abreast
2
: up to a standard or level especially of knowledge
keep abreast of the times
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