abreast

a-breast · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Side by side and facing the same way.

  2. 2.

    (In the phrase "abreast of") Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or developments.

Related words

Antonyms: behind
See also: alongside, current, informed
Synonyms: alongside, level, side by side

Etymology

From Middle English on brest, meaning "at the breast" or "level with the breast."