abreast

The word “abreast” has 2 syllables: a-breast

It's pronounced as /əˈbrɛst/


What is synonym and antonym for abreast?

In the thesaurus, “abreast” has 5 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abreast along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for abreast

Antonyms for abreast

Meanings of abreast

  • adjective
    1. Side by side, facing forward.
    2. Alongside; parallel to.
    3. Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
    4. Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.
    5. Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam.
  • adverb
    1. Side by side and facing forward.
    2. Alongside; parallel to.
    3. Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
    4. Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.
    5. Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam.
    6. At the same time; simultaneously.
  • preposition
    1. Abreast of; alongside.

Example Sentences

  • She struggled to stay abreast of the latest developments in technology.
  • The team worked tirelessly to ensure they remained abreast of their competitors in the market.
  • It's crucial to stay abreast of changes in regulations to maintain compliance.
  • The teacher kept the students abreast of any updates to the class schedule.
  • As a journalist, it's essential to stay abreast of current events to report accurately.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abreast, such as: acquainted, aware, blind, familiar, ignorant, informed, oblivious.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

familiarized

  • abreast
  • accustomed
  • acquainted
  • addicted
  • advised
  • conversant
  • educated
  • informed
  • instructed
  • introduced
  • told

keep an eye on

  • abide by
  • accomplish
  • accord
  • adhere to
  • administer
  • adopt
  • advance
  • advise
  • aid
  • angel
  • attend
  • attend to
  • audit
  • baby sit
  • baby-sit
  • back
  • bankroll
  • be a source of strength
  • be attentive
  • be consistent with
  • be devoted to
  • be guided by
  • be in charge
  • be in keeping
  • be in the saddle
  • be interested in
  • be on duty
  • be responsible for
  • beam
  • bedog
  • behold
  • boss
  • bring up
  • bulwark
  • buoy up
  • call the play
  • call the shots
  • captain
  • care for
  • case
  • catch
  • cater to
  • chaperon
  • chaperone
  • check
  • check out
  • cherish
  • command
  • comply
  • concentrate
  • concentrate on
  • conduct
  • conform
  • contemplate
  • control
  • convoy
  • copy
  • corral
  • counsel
  • cover
  • cover up
  • crack the whip
  • cradle
  • cultivate
  • deal with
  • defend
  • detect
  • devote oneself
  • dig
  • direct
  • discern
  • discipline
  • discover
  • distinguish
  • do
  • do for
  • do like
  • dog
  • eagle eye
  • eagle-eye
  • emulate
  • encourage
  • ensure
  • escort
  • espy
  • examine
  • eye
  • eyeball
  • father
  • feed
  • fend
  • finance
  • flash
  • focus
  • follow
  • follow suit
  • fortify
  • forward
  • foster
  • fund
  • further
  • gape
  • gawk
  • gaze
  • get a load of
  • get an eyeful of
  • give a leg up
  • give allegiance to
  • give heed to
  • give the once-over
  • glance
  • glare
  • glimpse
  • goggle
  • govern
  • guard
  • handle
  • harbor
  • harmonize
  • have a look-see
  • have charge of
  • hear
  • hearken
  • heed
  • herd
  • hold fast
  • hound
  • humor
  • imitate
  • immunize
  • indulge
  • inoculate
  • inspect
  • irradiate
  • keep
  • keep abreast of
  • keep alive
  • keep in view
  • keep tabs on
  • keep track of
  • keep under surveillance
  • lamp
  • lend an ear
  • listen
  • listen up
  • live up to
  • look
  • look after
  • look at
  • look on
  • lookout
  • maintain
  • make a living
  • make certain
  • make out
  • manage
  • mark
  • match
  • medicate
  • mimic
  • mind
  • mind the store
  • minister
  • minister to
  • mirror
  • model on
  • monitor
  • mother
  • note
  • notice
  • nourish
  • nurse
  • nurture
  • obey
  • observe
  • occupy oneself with
  • overlook
  • oversee
  • pamper
  • patrol
  • pattern oneself upon
  • pay attention
  • pay attention to
  • pay expenses of
  • pay for
  • pay heed
  • peek
  • peep
  • peer
  • perceive
  • perform
  • pick up
  • pick up on
  • pick up the check
  • pipe
  • police
  • preserve
  • preside over
  • promote
  • prop
  • protect
  • provide for
  • pursue
  • put up money for
  • quarterback
  • raise
  • read
  • recognize
  • record
  • reflect
  • regard
  • ride herd on
  • ride shotgun for
  • rubberneck
  • run
  • run the show
  • run things
  • safeguard
  • save
  • scan
  • scope
  • screen
  • scrutinize
  • secure
  • see
  • see after
  • see to
  • serve
  • set up
  • shadow
  • shelter
  • shepherd
  • shield
  • shotgun
  • sight
  • sit
  • sit on top of
  • skipper
  • sponsor
  • spot
  • spy
  • stake
  • stalk
  • stare
  • stiffen
  • stonewall
  • strengthen
  • string along
  • stroke
  • study
  • subsidize
  • succor
  • superintend
  • supervise
  • support
  • surveil
  • survey
  • sustain
  • tag
  • take a gander
  • take after
  • take as an example
  • take care of
  • take charge of
  • take in
  • take notice
  • take pains
  • take under wing
  • tend
  • track
  • trail
  • treat
  • underwrite
  • uphold
  • vaccinate
  • view
  • wait
  • wait on
  • watch
  • watch out for
  • watch over
  • witness

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