Definitions for abreast
əˈbrɛstabreast

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. abreast(p), au courant, au fait, up on(p)adverb

   being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

   "kept abreast of the latest developments"; "constant revision keeps the book au courant"; "always au fait on the latest events"; "up on the news"

2. abreastadverb

   alongside each other, facing in the same direction

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abreastadverb

   Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted

2. abreastadverb

   Side by side, facing forward, with breasts in a line; as,

3. abreastadverb

   Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam.

4. abreastadverb

   Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as, to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science.

5. abreastadverb

   At the same time; simultaneously

6. abreastpreposition

   Abreast of; alongside.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abreastadverb

   Side by side; in such a position that the breasts may bear against the same line.

   My cousin Suffolk,
   My soul shall thine keep company to heav’n:
   Tarry, sweet soul, for mine, then fly abreast. William Shakespeare, Henry V.

   For honour travels in a streight so narrow,
   Where one but goes abreast. William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida.

   The riders rode abreast, and one his shield,
   His lance of cornel wood another held;
   The third his bow, and, glorious to behold!
   The costly quiver, all of burnish’d gold. John Dryden, Fables.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abreastadverb

   side by side, with breasts in a line; as, "Two men could hardly walk abreast."

2. Abreastadverb

   side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam; -- with of

3. Abreastadverb

   up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as, to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science

4. Abreastadverb

   at the same time; simultaneously

5. Etymology: [Pref. a- + breast.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abreast

   a-brest′, adv. with fronts in a line: side by side: (naut.) opposite to. [Prep. a, on, and Breast.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abreast

   Side by side, parallel, or opposite to; generally used in opposition to abaft or afore.--Line abreast means a fleet advancing or retreating uniformly on a line parallel with the beam.--Abreast of a place, is directly off it; a direction at right angles with the keel or ship's length. In the army the term was formerly used for any number of men in front; but at present they are determined by files.--Abreast. Within-board, signifies on a parallel with the beam.

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1. abaters

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of abreast in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of abreast in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of abreast in a Sentence

1. Andrew Dittmar:

   From Chevron’s perspective, a sale further streamlines their upstream operations as they narrow their focus to the largest and most economic oil and gas projects while further diversifying their business to stay abreast of changes in the industry, they are likely hoping to capitalize on a resurgent Eagle Ford MA market largely driven by interest from private equity buyers.

2. John Kuczwanski:

   While there have been no inquiries by our participants regarding this issue, we are keeping abreast of any developments.

3. Bobby Rahal:

   The high speed ovals certainly represent the greatest risk because of the speed, because of the concrete wall and lately because of the closeness of the racing, which is far closer than it is in Formula One, the cars are very safe today but there is still that ultimate risk regardless and that will always exist. When you are side-by-side or three abreast it doesn't take much.

4. Steffany Kisling:

   I love it, it keeps me abreast of what our students are going through, and I get more stories to tell.

5. Former Vice President Joe Biden:

   But otherwise, I'm just doing the things like we're doing with you now, and trying to keep abreast and trying to urge and, how can I say it, cajole the President into doing the things that should've been done or could be done faster.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=abreast
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Abreast
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=abreast
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abreast
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=abreast
6. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=abreast