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How to pronounce “abreast”

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Pronunciation guide for abreast

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of abreast with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Elon Musk: A future worth getting excited aboutwhere we can keep abreast of it.
Definition summary: Side by side and facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)][2]

Example 1 of 8

Elon Musk: A future worth getting excited about

where we can keep abreast of it.

[Adverb]
Side by side and facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)][2]
(figurative) Alongside; parallel to. [First attested in the mid 17th century.][2]
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.][2]
Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced. [First attested in the mid 17th century.][2]
(Scotland) Breast high (of an advancing wave).
(nautical) Side by side; also, opposite; on a line with the vessel's beam. [First attested in the late 17th century.][2]
(obsolete) At the same time; simultaneously.
[Adjective]
Side by side, facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)][2]
(figurative) Alongside; parallel to. [First attested in the mid 17th century.][2]
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.][2]
Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced [First attested in the mid 17th century.][2]
(nautical) Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam. [First attested in the late 17th century.][2]
[Preposition]
Abreast of; alongside.[3]

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