What is the meaning of abreast?

adjective

  • Being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge.
    • usage: "kept abreast of the latest developments"; "constant revision keeps the book au courant"; "always au fait on the latest events"; "up on the news"

adverb

  • Alongside each other, facing in the same direction. .
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