abreast

abreast englannista suomeksi

1. tasalla oleva, tasalla

2. rinnakkain, vierekkäin, kyljittäin, rinnatusten

1. rinnakkain, vierekkäin, vierivieressä

2. tietoinen, ajan tasalla

3. kyljittäin

4. tasalla

abreast englanniksi

1. Side by side and facing forward. (defdate)(R:SOED5)

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3. (quote-book)

4. Alongside; parallel to. (defdate)

5. Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. (defdate)

6. Followed by ''of'' or ''with'': up to a certain level or line; equally advanced. (defdate)

''She believes it is important to keep abreast of new scientific developments.''

7. Breast high (of an advancing wave).

''The west wind blew a tempest, and, according to the common expression, brought in the water the Solway three foot abreast.''

8. Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam. (defdate)

9. At the same time; simultaneously.

10. Side by side, facing forward. (defdate)(R:SOED5)

11. Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced(defdate)

''to keep abreast of with the present state of science.''

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13. Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam. (defdate)

14. Abreast of; alongside.(R:MW3 1976)

''This ship sank abreast the island.''