abreast
Because it is a word with a single syllable, abreast is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofabreast
- Side by side, facing forward.
- Alongside; parallel to.
- Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
- Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced
Example: "to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science."
- Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam.
- Side by side and facing forward.
- Alongside; parallel to.
- Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
- Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.
Example: "She believes it is important to keep abreast of new scientific developments."
- Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam.
- At the same time; simultaneously.
- Abreast of; alongside.
Example: "This ship sank abreast the island."
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