The difference between Abreast and Apprise

Abreast is also preposition with the meaning: abreast of.

Abreast is also adverb with the meaning: side by side and facing forward.

Abreast is also adjective with the meaning: side by side, facing forward.

Apprise is also verb with the meaning: to notify, or to make aware.

check bellow for the other definitions of Abreast and Apprise

  1. Abreast as an adverb:

    Side by side and facing forward.

  2. Abreast as an adverb (figurative):

    Alongside; parallel to.

  3. Abreast as an adverb:

    Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.

  4. Abreast as an adverb:

    Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced.

    Examples:

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

  5. Abreast as an adverb (nautical):

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

  6. Abreast as an adverb (obsolete):

    At the same time; simultaneously.

  1. Abreast as an adjective:

    Side by side, facing forward.

  2. Abreast as an adjective (figurative):

    Alongside; parallel to.

  3. Abreast as an adjective:

    Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.

  4. Abreast as an adjective:

    Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced

    Examples:

    "to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science."

  5. Abreast as an adjective (nautical):

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

  1. Abreast as a preposition:

    Abreast of; alongside.

    Examples:

    "This ship sank abreast the island."

  1. Apprise as a verb (transitive):

    To notify, or to make aware; to inform.

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