abreast
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5.8
- adjective
- /əˈbrɛst/
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al tanto
- Keep me abreast of your progress.
- keep abreast
- stay abreast
- abreast of developments
I want to stay abreast of what's going on in the real estate market.
- I want to stay abreast of what's going on in the real estate market.
- So he's got a buddy that knows what's going on, is fully abreast of it, so he never feels alone.
- And don't forget to subscribe to the channel, hit the notification bell to so we can give you updates and keep you abreast of all the latest studies.
- And, you know, they just want to keep abreast of what's going on in these areas and, and be able to act on it in some way and benefit themselves.
- You can learn a lot, and I agree you have to stay up abreast of technology.
- I've been told I can return to the office and do the show live once I test negative though, so I will keep you abreast.
Examples
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I keep abreast of current events.
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With so many forms of contraception available, it is vital that practice nurses keep abreast of the latest guidance.
Academic text (2014) -
Like people need opportunities to stay abreast of these changes.
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You can learn a lot, and I agree you have to stay up abreast of technology.
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Type your e-mail address up top and we will make sure we keep you abreast of our international release situation.
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You really must keep abreast of current events, my love.
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I am a business development professional and love to stay abreast of recent industry developments.
Blog text (30) -
It is essential to stay abreast of the latest styles.
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Because the field is changing rapidly, it is important for music educators to keep abreast of new findings.
Academic text (2000) -
You really must keep abreast of current events, my love.
Synonyms
142
7.0
Knowing a lot about something
93
3.1
Modern and having the latest information, style, or technology
42
3.4
Having the latest style or information
32
4.0
Knowing what is happening in a group or project
10
4.4
The latest information available now
1
9.9
Aware of recent events and developments in a field
Well informed about a subject or recent news
Antonyms
How Up-to-date
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Abreast comes from old parts a- 'at' and breast 'chest', so it originally meant standing 'side by side at chest level'. A helpful image is staying next to the news like a friend at your side, which is why being abreast of something means you are 'up to date'.