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abreast

adjective adverb

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
BR
Scrabble score
9

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈbɹɛst

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

    “kept abreast of the latest developments”

adverb

  1. alongside each other, facing in the same direction

In context

Example Sentences

kept abreast of the latest developments
constant revision keeps the book au courant
always au fait on the latest events
up on the news
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