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Definition abreast

Etymology

From Middle English abrest, equivalent to a- (“on, at”) +‎ breast, meaning “breasts (chests) in line, side-by-side and exactly equally advanced”; roughly “breast-by-breast”.

Adverb

abreast (not comparable)

1. Side by side and facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
2. (figuratively) Alongside; parallel to. [First attested in the mid 17 century.]
3. Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17 century.]
4. Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced. [First attested in the mid 17 century.]
5. (nautical) Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam. [First attested in the late 17 century.]
6. (obsolete) At the same time; simultaneously.

Adjective

abreast (not comparable)

1. Side by side, facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
2. (figuratively) Alongside; parallel to. [First attested in the mid 17 century.]
3. Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17 century.]
4. Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced[First attested in the mid 17 century.]
5. (nautical) Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam. [First attested in the late 17 century.]

Preposition

abreast

1. Abreast of; alongside.

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