abreast

About 1.45 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adverb Side by side and facing forward. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. adverb Alongside; parallel to.
3. adverb Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
4. adverb Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.

   She believes it is important to keep abreast of new scientific developments.

5. adverb Breast high (of an advancing wave).

   The west wind blew a tempest, and, according to the common expression, brought in the water [of the Solway] three foot abreast.

6. adverb Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam.
7. adverb At the same time; simultaneously.
8. adjective Side by side, facing forward.

Similar words

arow aligned alined side-by-side cutting-edge up-to-date forefront lookout understand knowledgeable

Often followed by

of with the and in on to or at

Word family

abreast of keep abreast of