Vocabulary Entry

abreast

|adverb • adjective

adverb

In a line next to each other.

Example Sentences

"The runners were abreast as they approached the finish line."

"The two boats sailed abreast across the bay."

"They walked abreast, chatting happily as they strolled."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The students stood abreast during the photo at the school event."

"The horses ran abreast, competing for the lead."

"They kept their thoughts abreast of current events."