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Abreast

Part of Speech

Adverb / Preposition

Pronunciation

/əˈbrɛst/

Definitions

  • 1. Side by side and facing the same way.
  • 2. Informed or up to date with the latest developments.

Usage Examples

  • The two soldiers walked abreast, keeping an eye on their surroundings.
  • She always tries to stay abreast of current events.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English "abrest," meaning "side by side," from "a-" (on) + "breast" (the front part of the body).

Synonyms

  • Side by side
  • Alongside
  • In line

Antonyms

  • Behind
  • Afar
  • Apart

Translations

Language Translation
Spanishal lado
Frenchcôte à côte
Germannebeneinander
Italianaffianco
Portugueselado a lado
Russianбок о бок
Chinese并肩
Japanese肩を並べて
Korean나란히
Arabicجنب إلى جنب
Hindiसाथ-साथ
Bengaliকাঁধে কাঁধ
Gujaratiકાંधे સાથે
Marathiखांद्यावर खांदा
Malayalamകന്യാവാലയത്തിൽ
Tamilகன்னத்தில்
Teluguభుజం మీద భుజం
Punjabiਕਾਂਧੇ ਨਾਲ
Odiaକାନ୍ଧରେ କାନ୍ଧ
Assameseকাঁধে কাঁধ মিলাই
Urduکندھے سے کندھا
Swahilikando kando
Turkishyan yana
Vietnamesesát cánh

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • Pronunciation may vary based on regional accents and dialects.

Historical Usage

Historically, "abreast" has been used in nautical contexts to describe ships positioned side by side.

Cultural Nuances

The term can signify not just physical positioning but also the importance of being informed in various cultural contexts.

More Information

Being abreast of developments is crucial in many fields, reflecting a proactive approach to knowledge and awareness.

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