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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
ABREAST', adv. abrest', [from a and breast.]
Side by side, with breasts in a
line; as, "Two men could hardly walk abreast."
Macaulay. Side by side; also, opposite;
over against; on a line with the vessel's beam; -- with
of.
Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced;
as, to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of
science.
At the same time; simultaneously.
[Obs.]
Abreast therewith began a convocation. | ||||||||