English Dictionary

abreast

/əˈbɹɛst/

adv

Side by side and facing forward. / (figuratively) Alongside; parallel to. / Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. / Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.

They walked abreast along the beach, enjoying the sunset.

意味（1）

Side by side and facing forward.

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

意味（2）

(figuratively) Alongside; parallel to.

意味（3）

Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.

意味（4）

Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.

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

意味（5）

(Scotland) Breast high (of an advancing wave).

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

意味（6）

(nautical) Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam.

意味（7）

(obsolete) At the same time; simultaneously.

Abreast therewith began a convocation.