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abreast
What does abreast mean?
abreast (adjective): informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use abreast in a sentence?
- Kept abreast of the latest developments. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce abreast?
/əˈbɹɛst/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does abreast come from?
From Middle English abrest.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome
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containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
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informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted
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covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
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