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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Partner with a software provider that helps clients keep abreast of changes and innovations in their field.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Google is also adding live update notifications, which can keep you abreast of progress in select apps.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025
Agility now means staying abreast of rapidly evolving technologies and being able to quickly shift gears when market factors change.
—Imran Aftab, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The librarians there are the ones who stay abreast of student reading interests and make recommendations.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Google is also adding live update notifications, which can keep you abreast of progress in select apps.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025
Agility now means staying abreast of rapidly evolving technologies and being able to quickly shift gears when market factors change.
—Imran Aftab, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The librarians there are the ones who stay abreast of student reading interests and make recommendations.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abreast. Accessed 30 Jul. 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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