The difference between Abreast and Up-to-date

When used as adjectives, abreast means side by side, facing forward, whereas up-to-date means current.

Abreast is also preposition with the meaning: abreast of.

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

check bellow for the other definitions of Abreast and Up-to-date

  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. Up-to-date as an adjective (before the noun, idiom):

    Current; recent; the latest.

    Examples:

    "Use an up-to-date text for your source."

  2. Up-to-date as an adjective (before the noun, idiomatic):

    Informed about the latest news or developments; abreast.

    Examples:

    "I like to stay up-to-date about current affairs."

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