Abreast is an English word with synonyms like informed. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Abreast in a sentence
Abreast meaning
- Side by side and facing forward.
- Alongside; parallel to.
- Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
Synonyms of Abreast
Using Abreast
- The main meaning on this page is: Side by side and facing forward. | Alongside; parallel to. | Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
- Useful related words include: au courant, au fait, up on, informed.
- In the example corpus, abreast often appears in combinations such as: abreast of, keep abreast, stay abreast.
Context around Abreast
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 12 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Abreast
- In this selection, "abreast" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, stay, keep, six and themselves stand out and add context to how "abreast" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include always keeping abreast of banking and buffett keeps abreast of the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "abreast" sits close to words such as abiola, algebras and altria, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with abreast
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Second, don't walk three abreast during rush hour. (9 words)
With the modern approach, you can stay abreast of industry trends. (11 words)
Together, we ensure we stay abreast of advancements and implement effective strategies. (12 words)
If anything, the new location recharges the event and gives visitors the chance to explore another of the emirate’s important historical districts, as well as Al Shindagha Museum, which provides insight into Dubai’s beginning abreast the creek. (39 words)
As the industry evolves, staying abreast of new trends and technologies while focusing on sustainability and visitor experience will be key to designing stands that are not only visually striking but also effective in achieving business objectives. (37 words)
Of course, as a journalist I need to make calls and ensure that I’m up to date on the latest news and world events (indeed, Buffett keeps abreast of the news throughout his work day). (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
The personnel on parade will also have to negotiate a tricky drill manoeuvre after marching down The Mall 12 abreast to pass through the gates of Buckingham Palace six abreast, without dropping their pace.
The same trees on his front right shielded his movements across the wide field over which his men rapidly rode, first with two approximately forty-man companies abreast and eventually with all three charging abreast.
But they keep themselves abreast of all the developments through the day,” one of Kumar’s campaign planners said.
Charles served on many banking advisory and supervisory committees through the years, always keeping abreast of banking trends and regulatory changes.
It is also important for club officials and players to continue to abreast themselves equally with the latest trends concerning the laws of the game to avoid these confusions that continue to occur.
Kuwaiti Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi said on Saturday that it is essential to keep abreast of great advancement in technology, medical research and surgery by holding conferences to share expertise and knowledge.
Of course, as a journalist I need to make calls and ensure that I’m up to date on the latest news and world events (indeed, Buffett keeps abreast of the news throughout his work day).
Our growing new tech fleet keeps us abreast of the technology transition taking place across our customer base, while our midlife aircraft also meet the heavy demand for narrow-body passenger aircraft.
Second, don't walk three abreast during rush hour.
The loyalty of the majority still goes to the boss, who is kept abreast of events by commissioners, special advisers and other aides that are appointees of the governor and colleagues of the deputy governor.
The statement explained that the public would be abreast with the details of the funeral as soon as the traditional institution made a conclusion on it.
The steady flow of mail back and forth across the Atlantic kept me abreast of their lives, their careers, their wins, their losses, though they were oddly taciturn on the subject of love.
They keep me abreast of updates as they come in, and I heavily imply that their lack of copyright means I can take their best ideas for my own work any time I choose.
Together, we ensure we stay abreast of advancements and implement effective strategies.
Treloar was enormously capable, but he liked to consult experts and tried to keep himself abreast of practices in museums, galleries and libraries in Australia and overseas.
With the modern approach, you can stay abreast of industry trends.
As the industry evolves, staying abreast of new trends and technologies while focusing on sustainability and visitor experience will be key to designing stands that are not only visually striking but also effective in achieving business objectives.
Cultivate a deep understanding of socio-political issues, stay abreast of current affairs, and hone critical thinking and analytical skills.
He has also urged residents to keep abreast of weather updates and advisories in order to respond appropriately to the changing conditions to safeguard their livelihoods and well-being.
If anything, the new location recharges the event and gives visitors the chance to explore another of the emirate’s important historical districts, as well as Al Shindagha Museum, which provides insight into Dubai’s beginning abreast the creek.
Common combinations with abreast
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- abreast of 73×
- keep abreast 23×
- stay abreast 11×
- abreast with 9×
- keeping abreast 7×
- kept abreast 7×
- three abreast 4×
- be abreast 4×
- me abreast 4×
- them abreast 3×