Meaning of abreast | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Side by side and facing forward.
   not-comparable
2. Alongside; parallel to.
   figuratively, not-comparable
3. Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
   not-comparable
4. Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.
   not-comparable
5. Breast high (of an advancing wave).
   Scotland, not-comparable
6. Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam.
   not-comparable
7. At the same time; simultaneously.
   not-comparable, obsolete

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Examples

“On Sunday afternoon it was as dark as night, with barely room for two riders abreast on a gradient that touches 20%.”

“The only path was narrow and rugged: two men could hardly walk abreast;”

“She believes it is important to keep abreast of new scientific developments.”

“The west wind blew a tempest, and, according to the common expression, brought in the water [of the Solway] three foot abreast.”

“Abreast therewith began a convocation.”

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