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Lacki Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Abreast

is it correct to say: We stood abreast to wait for my parents?
  

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It sounds odd. You can say "We stood together" or "We stood side by side". Both these, as well as the use of "to" (= "in order to"), draw special attention to the arrangement.

— Mr Wordy

  • It sounds odd.
  • You can say "We stood together" or "We stood side by side".
  • Both these, as well as the use of "to" (= "in order to"), draw special attention to the arrangement.
  • If it's obvious from context that they are together and there's no reason to draw special attention to it, just say "We stood and waited for my parents".
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It sounds odd. You can say "We stood together" or "We stood side by side". Both these, as well as the use of "to" (= "in order to"), draw special attention to the arrangement. If it's obvious from context that they are together and there's no reason to draw special attention to it, just say "We stood and waited for my parents".
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We stood in rows, 5 abreast - each row had 5 people.
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