abreast
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- alongside, beside, side by side
- abreast of: informed about, acquainted with, au courant with, au fait with, conversant with, familiar with, in the picture about, in touch with, keeping one's finger on the pulse of, knowledgeable about, up to date with, up to speed with

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a‧breast /əˈbrest/ adverb

1. keep/stay abreast of something to make sure that you know all the most recent facts or information about a particular subject or situation:
It’s important to keep abreast of the latest developments in computers.

2. walk/ride etc abreast to walk, ride etc next to each other, all facing the same way
two/three/four etc abreast (=with two, three, four etc people or vehicles next to each other)
The planes were flying four abreast.

3. level with someone or something or in line with them:
As the car drew abreast of him, Jack suddenly recognised the driver.

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