abreast in Dutch
abreast in Dutch is zij aan zij, naast elkaar, bekend — abreast means side by side, facing the same direction.
abreast in Dutch
zij aan zij
Side by side and facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
naast elkaar
Side by side and facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
bekend
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
goed ingelicht
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
met zijn tijd mee
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
op de hoogte
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
welingelicht
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
bijblijven
Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
gelijke tred houdend
Followed by of or with: up to a certain level or line; equally advanced. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
What does "abreast" mean?
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adv Side by side, facing the same direction.
"The runners crossed the line three abreast."
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adj Up to date with, or fully informed about, current developments.
"She reads the trade press to stay abreast of industry news."
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abreast in a sentence
- The runners crossed the line three abreast.
- She reads the trade press to stay abreast of industry news.
- It's hard to keep abreast of every new law.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "abreast" in Dutch?
"abreast" in Dutch is zij aan zij, naast elkaar, bekend. abreast means: Side by side, facing the same direction.
How do you use "abreast" in a sentence?
Example: "The runners crossed the line three abreast." In Dutch, "abreast" is zij aan zij, naast elkaar, bekend.
Are there other ways to say "abreast" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "abreast": zij aan zij, naast elkaar, bekend, goed ingelicht, met zijn tijd mee, op de hoogte.
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