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ABREAST

(adverb, adj.sat, adj., prep.)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Abreast.

How to pronounce abreast:

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Abreast - as an adverb

Alongside each other, facing in the same direction

Abreast - as an adjective satellite

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

Example: "Kept abreast of the latest developments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
au courantau faitup on

Abreast - as an adjective

Side by side, facing forward.

Alongside; parallel to.

Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.

Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced

Example: "To keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science."

Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam.

Abreast - as a preposition

Abreast of; alongside.

Example: "This ship sank abreast the island."

Example Sentences

"The two friends walked abreast down the street."
"The cars were parked abreast along the curb."
"The soldiers marched abreast in perfect formation."
"They sat abreast on the bench, enjoying the view."
"The siblings rode their bikes abreast on the narrow path."
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Word Game Points

Is ABREAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abreast is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABREAST has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ABREAST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abreast is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABREAST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ABREAST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abreast is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABREAST has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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