abreast

adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈbrɛst/

Definition

Side by side and facing in the same direction.

Examples

• The soldiers marched three abreast down the narrow country lane.

• We walked abreast along the beach, enjoying the cool evening breeze.

• The two ships sailed abreast until they reached the harbor entrance.

How to Use abreast

keep abreast of (idiom)

to stay informed about something — "He tries to keep abreast of the latest technological trends."

walk/march abreast (collocation)

to move side by side — "The students walked three abreast through the crowded hallway."

Synonyms of abreast

Words with a similar meaning to abreast:

• side-by-side
• aligned
• parallel
• level

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