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bekend — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abreast adv Side by side, facing the same direction.
  • acquainted adjective Familiar with someone or something, usually not deeply.
  • familiar adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.

Senses

bekend is used for these senses in English:

  • abreast Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
  • acquainted (often followed by with) Personally known; familiar.
  • familiar Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.

abreast — full definition

  1. adv Side by side, facing the same direction.
  2. adj Up to date with, or fully informed about, current developments.

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