abreast — side by side and facing the same way
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: side by side and facing the same way
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbrest/
Example Sentences
- The CEO made sure to keep abreast of his competitors' breakfast menu changes.
- Four soldiers marched abreast across the parade ground.
- It's important to stay abreast of market trends in your industry.
abreast
ADVERB[/əˈbrest/]
side by side and facing the same way
Two friends walking abreast down a sunny park pathway in perfect alignment
Moving abreast like a beast toward the feast in the east — together, unstoppable triumph
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old English, combining the prefix 'a-' (meaning 'in' or 'on') with 'breast' (the front of the body). Originally referred to being positioned front-to-front or side-by-side.
Breakdown
a- (on, in) + breast (front of body) = abreast (side by side, facing the same direction)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO made sure to keep abreast of his competitors' breakfast menu changes.”
“Four soldiers marched abreast across the parade ground.”
“It's important to stay abreast of market trends in your industry.”
“The two cars drove abreast down the empty highway.”
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