abreast, au courant, au fait, up on
(adjective) 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”
abreast
(adverb) alongside each other, facing in the same direction
Source: WordNet® 3.1
abreast (not comparable)
Side by side and facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
(figurative) Alongside; parallel to. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
(nautical) Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
(obsolete) At the same time; simultaneously.
• (nautical): Abreast is followed by the word of.
• (alongside): Abreast is followed by of.
• (informed): Abreast is followed by of.
• (up to a certain level): Abreast is followed by of.
• (informed): apprised, up to date/up-to-date
abreast (not comparable)
Side by side, facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
(figurative) Alongside; parallel to. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced[First attested in the mid 17th century.]
(nautical) Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
abreast
Abreast of; alongside.
• Baaster, Sabater, Tabares, abaters, bat ears, rabates
Source: Wiktionary
A*breast", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + breast.]
1. Side by side, with breasts in a line; as, "Two men could hardly walk abreast." Macaulay.
2. (Naut.)
Definition: Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam; -- with of.
3. Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as, to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science.
4. At the same time; simultaneously. [Obs.] Abreast therewith began a convocation. Fuller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 January 2025
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
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