abreast vs knowsome

abreast

adj
  • Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. 

  • Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced 

  • Alongside; parallel to. 

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

  • Side by side, facing forward. 

adv
  • Side by side and facing forward. 

  • Alongside; parallel to. 

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

  • Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. 

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

  • Breast high (of an advancing wave). 

prep
  • Abreast of; alongside. 

knowsome

adj
  • Characterised by knowing; full of knowledge; knowledgeable 

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