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abreast ofhaving knowledge of the latest information about something; keeping up with current developments

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: having knowledge of the latest information about something; keeping up with current developments

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbrest ʌv/

Korean meaning: 최신 정보를 알고 있는; 현재 동향을 따라잡고 있는

Korean pronunciation: 어**브레**스트 오브

Example Sentences

  • My grandma tries to stay abreast of social media trends, but she still thinks 'LOL' means 'Lots of Love'.
  • To stay abreast of market changes, successful investors read financial news daily.
  • The professor struggled to stay abreast of his students' slang - apparently 'salty' doesn't just describe potato chips anymore.

abreast of

ADVERB

//əˈbrest ʌv//

having knowledge of the latest information about something; keeping up with current developments

abreast of concept
💡 Concept

a focused journalist sits at a desk surrounded by multiple glowing computer monitors showing live feeds and data streams. She actively types on her keyboard while simultaneously glancing at different screens displaying various news sources. Fresh information appears on her screens as notifications pop up from different channels. She quickly processes each new piece of information and incorporates it into her work. Her colleagues around the newsroom also monitor their own screens and share updates with each other. The entire team works together to stay current with every developing story. someone having knowledge of the latest information and keeping up with current developments

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈbrest ʌv/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈbrest ɒv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixa--
Rootbreast

Origin

From the nautical term 'abreast' meaning 'side by side,' derived from 'a-' (on) + 'breast' (chest). Originally described ships sailing parallel to each other, then extended to mean 'keeping up with' information or developments.

🎵Rhyme

breastrestbesttest
breast
rest
best
test

🔗Collocations

stay abreast of
keep abreast of developments
remain abreast of changes
abreast of current events
abreast of the times

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandma tries to stay abreast of social media trends, but she still thinks 'LOL' means 'Lots of Love'.

To stay abreast of market changes, successful investors read financial news daily.

😄 Fun example

The professor struggled to stay abreast of his students' slang - apparently 'salty' doesn't just describe potato chips anymore.

Healthcare workers must stay abreast of new medical research and treatment protocols.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

up-to-dateinformedcurrentawareknowledgeable

Antonyms

outdateduninformedbehind

Related

updateinformedcurrentcontemporarymodern

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