Abreast

usgb/əˈbrest/
adverb

Next to each other and facing the same way.

The two horses were running abreast.
Visual representation of "abreast" - Next to each other and facing the same way

Often appears as...

  • run abreast
  • walk abreast
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Visual representation of "abreast"
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Physical Alignment

Describes a literal side-by-side position with none ahead or behind.

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The runners stayed abreast until the final sprint.
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Group Movements

Used when individuals or objects move together in a line without overlapping.

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The tour group walked two abreast down the narrow hallway.
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Spacing Awareness

Implies that sufficient space is needed when moving abreast.

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They could not ride their bikes abreast on the crowded street.
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