abreast

adverb

UK /əˈbrɛst/

US /əˈbrɛst/

Side by side and facing the same way.

The two friends walked abreast along the path.

SYNONYMS

alongside side by side level beside each other

RELATED WORDS

abreast of in line shoulder to shoulder parallel

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Keeping up to date with the latest news or information.

She likes to stay abreast of current events.

3. Informed about or familiar with something.

Please keep me abreast of any changes to the plan.

4. At the same level or standard as something else.

His skills are abreast with the best in the team.