Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abrest

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: abrest
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Alternative spelling of abreast.

Archaic

Example Sentences

"Eleven hundred superb young fellows, marching four abrest, with bayonets fixed …"
"… was designed to provide you with the information you need to keep abrest of current opportunities …"
"This day saw an appearance of a spacious harbour abrest the Ship, haul'd our wind …"
"He read the words scribbled under the star: "Stand abrest qurtsbolder bring in line with hill … ""
"Keeping abrest of technological developments requires a careful assessment …"

Usage

Archaic

Questions

What does abrest mean?: Alternative spelling of abreast.

How to pronounce abrest

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