abreast of
a·breast of
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-brest uhv, ov]
- /əˈbrɛst ʌv, ɒv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-brest uhv, ov]
- /əˈbrɛst ʌv, ɒv/
Definitions of abreast of words
- phrase abreast of If you are abreast of someone or something, you are level with them or in line with them. 3
- phrase abreast of If you keep abreast of a subject, you know all the most recent facts about it. 3
- preposition abreast of level with or in line with someone or something 3
- preposition abreast of up to date with; fully conversant with 3
- adverb abreast of level, side by side 1
- adverb abreast of up to date with: events, etc. 1
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Parts of speech for Abreast of
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abreast of popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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