abreast

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Synonyms: breast, abreact, abrest

Antonyms: breast, abreact, abrest

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Adverb

1. [[side-by-side|Side by side]] and facing [[forward]]. {{defdate|First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=8}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} Alongside; parallel to. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
4. Followed by ''of'' or ''with'': up to a certain level or line; [[equally]] advanced. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
5. {{lb|en|Scotland}} Breast high (of an advancing wave).
6. {{lb|en|nautical}} Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the [[vessel]]'s beam. {{defdate|First attested in the late 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
7. {{lb|en|obsolete}} At the same time; [[simultaneously]].

Adjective

1. Side by side, facing forward. {{defdate|First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=8}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} Alongside; parallel to. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
4. Up to a certain level or line; [[equally]] advanced {{defdate|First attested in the mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
5. {{lb|en|nautical}} Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the [[vessel]]'s beam. {{defdate|First attested in the late 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

Preposition

1. Abreast of; alongside.<ref>{{R:MW3 1976|page=5}}</ref>

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