abreast
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Learner's definition of ABREAST
— used to describe two or more people or things that are next to each other in a line
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columns/rows of five men abreast = columns/rows of men five abreast
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with seats two abreast on each side of the aisle
abreast of
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next to (someone or something)
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Another runner drew abreast of her. [=drew alongside her]
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aware of or informed about (new occurrences, facts, etc.)
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She is always abreast of the latest political news.
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He likes to keep/stay abreast of the news.
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