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Uncommonabreast
The correct spelling is abreast.
How to pronounce abreast
/əˈbɹɛst/
adjectiveIPA: /əˈbɹɛst/
Say it like: Abr-ees-t
The correct spelling is abreast. Side by side, facing forward. For example: "to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science."
Usage Examples
“to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science.”
“She believes it is important to keep abreast of new scientific developments.”
“This ship sank abreast the island.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Side by side, facing forward.
- 2.Alongside; parallel to.
- 3.Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
- 4.Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced
- 5.Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam.
adverb
- 1.Side by side and facing forward.
- 2.Alongside; parallel to.
- 3.Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
- 4.Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.
- 5.Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam.
preposition
- 1.Abreast of; alongside.
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