Abreast

7 lettersadverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Positioned or moving side by side, facing in the same direction.

“The cyclists rode three abreast along the wide coastal path.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈbrɛst/

Syllables

a·breast

Related Words

Synonyms

alongsidelevel parallel

Antonyms

behind ahead

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the common -EAST suffix within a longer word, the A and BR opening narrows guesses quickly.

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No premium tiles, ABREAST is a solid seven-letter play and the -EAST suffix can align with board positions.

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abreact

Words you can make from Abreast

Shorter words formed from the letters in “abreast”.

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