Abreast — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb or adjective adjective /ə-ˈbrest/

Meaning & Definition of Abreast

Abreast (adverb or adjective)

  1. beside one another in line
  2. up to a particular standard or level especially of knowledge of recent developments

Abreast (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having information especially as a result of study or experience

    "keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends"

    similar: acquainted, au courant, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date, versed, well-informed, at home, in the know
    related: alive, aware, cognizant, conscious, heedful, mindful, sensible, sentient
    opposite: ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed, unknowledgeable
    near: insensible, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, blind, oblivious, unknowing, unwitting, inattentive, unheeding

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Abreast

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abreast:

acquainted, au courant, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date, versed, well-informed, at home, in the know

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Abreast

Words with the opposite meaning of Abreast:

ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed, unknowledgeable

Related Words for Abreast

alive, aware, cognizant, conscious, heedful, mindful, sensible, sentient

Near Antonyms of Abreast

insensible, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, blind, oblivious, unknowing, unwitting, inattentive, unheeding

Origin & Etymology of Abreast

Middle English abrest, from a- a-:1 + brest breast:1

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Abreast

What does "Abreast" mean?

"Abreast" means beside one another in line. As an an adverb or adjective and an adjective, it is defined as: beside one another in line.

What is another word for "Abreast"?

Other words for "Abreast" include acquainted, au courant, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up and up-to-date. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abreast" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abreast"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abreast". Common alternatives include acquainted, au courant, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date, versed and well-informed.

What is the opposite of "Abreast"?

Antonyms of "Abreast" include ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed and unknowledgeable. Near antonyms include insensible, unaware, unconscious and unmindful.

How do you use "Abreast" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abreast" in a sentence: "keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends".

Is "Abreast" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Abreast" can be used as an adverb or adjective and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Abreast"?

"Abreast" is pronounced /ə-ˈbrest/.

What is the origin of the word "Abreast"?

"Abreast" comes from Middle English abrest, from a- a-:1 + brest breast:1. First known use: 15th century.