abreast (adv.)

  1. alongside each other, facing in the same direction

    abreast (adj.)

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

    [ Syn: au courant , au fait , up on ]

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