Definition/Meaning of abreast

• English - Adverb: abreast ( comparative more abreast , superlative most abreast ) Side by side , facing forward . [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)] ( figuratively ) Alongside; parallel to . [First attested in the mid 17 th century .] Informed , well-informed, familiar , acquainted . [First attested in the mid 17 th century .] Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as , to keep abreast of [or…
• English - Adjective: abreast ( comparative more abreast , superlative most abreast ) Side by side , facing forward . [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)] ( figuratively ) Alongside; parallel to . [First attested in the mid 17 th century .] Informed , well-informed, familiar , acquainted . [First attested in the mid 17 th century .] Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as , to keep abreast of [or…
• English - Preposition: abreast Abreast of; alongside . This ship sank abreast the island .
• English - Alternative forms: abrest
• English - Etymology: From Middle English a ( “ on ” ) + brest ( “ breast ” ), in sense “breasts (chests) in line , side-by-side and exactly equally advanced”; roughly “breast-by-breast”.