Meaning & use
abreast
Side by side and facing the same direction, especially while moving.
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The two cyclists rode abreast along the quiet country road, chatting as they pedaled.
She reads industry newsletters every morning to keep abreast of new developments.
A note on using this word
'Keep abreast of' is a common idiom meaning to stay informed about the latest news or developments in a subject.
Words with a similar meaning
alongsideside by side
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