abreast

• Bezeichnet den Zustand, über die neuesten Ereignisse oder Informationen informiert zu sein; auch wörtlich: auf gleicher Höhe oder Seite an Seite.

Used to describe being up-to-date or informed about the latest developments or news.

1. Up to date with knowledgeB2formal

   Being informed about the latest developments or information in a particular field.

   Auf dem Laufenden

   • She always stays abreast of the latest scientific discoveries.
   • To succeed in business, you must keep abreast of market trends.
   • He reads several newspapers to remain abreast of current events.

   Synonymeacquaintedau courantau faitconversantfamiliarinformedknowledgeableup-to-dateversed

2. Side by sideB1formal

   Positioned next to each other, facing the same direction.

   Nebeneinander

   • The soldiers marched four abreast down the street.
   • The two boats sailed abreast across the lake.
   • They walked abreast along the narrow path.

   Synonymealongsidebesidelevelshoulder-to-shoulderside by side

• Adverb, das 'nebeneinander' oder 'in gleicher Richtung' bedeutet, oft wörtlich (z. B. nebeneinander gehen) oder übertragen (z. B. über etwas auf dem Laufenden sein).

An adverb meaning 'side by side' or 'facing the same direction,' often used literally (e.g., walking abreast) or figuratively (e.g., keeping abreast of developments).

1. Up to date with knowledgeB2formal

   Keeping up with the latest information, developments, or trends.

   Auf dem Laufenden

   • She reads the news daily to stay abreast of current events.
   • It's important to keep abreast of new technologies in your field.
   • He subscribed to several journals to remain abreast of medical research.

   Synonymeau courantau faitconversantcurrentinformedup-to-date

   Antonymebehindignorantoutdatedunawareuninformed

2. Side by sideB2formal

   Positioned next to each other, facing the same direction.

   Nebeneinander

   • The soldiers marched four abreast down the street.
   • The two boats sailed abreast across the lake.
   • They walked abreast along the narrow path.

   Synonymealongsideshoulder-to-shoulderside by side