Definitions
- Describing a formation where people or objects are side by side. - Referring to being up to date with the latest information or knowledge. - Talking about keeping pace with someone or something.
- Referring to being next to someone or something. - Describing a situation where two or more things are happening simultaneously. - Talking about working together with someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe proximity to something or someone.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical location.
- 3Both can be used to describe working or moving together with someone or something.
What is the difference?
- 1Formation: Abreast refers to a side-by-side formation while alongside refers to being next to or beside something or someone.
- 2Usage: Abreast is more commonly used to describe physical positioning while alongside can also be used to describe simultaneous events or working together.
- 3Connotation: Abreast has a more formal connotation while alongside is more casual.
- 4Direction: Abreast implies movement in the same direction while alongside does not necessarily imply movement.
Remember this!
Abreast and alongside both describe proximity to something or someone, but they differ in their formation, usage, connotation, direction, and etymology. Abreast refers to a side-by-side formation and is more formal, while alongside refers to being next to or beside something or someone, is more casual, and can also describe simultaneous events or working together.
