Abeam

Pronunciation: /əˈbim/

Definitions of abeam

adverb in a direction at right angles to the length of a ship or aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 The ship sailed abeam of the lighthouse.

A2 The plane flew abeam of the mountain range.

B1 The car parked abeam of the entrance to the building.

B2 The hikers walked abeam of the river for several miles.

C1 The satellite positioned itself abeam of the space station.

C2 The submarine maintained its course abeam of the enemy ship.

preposition in a direction at right angles to the length of a ship or aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 The ship sailed abeam the lighthouse.

A2 The plane flew abeam the mountains.

B1 The car parked abeam the entrance to the building.

B2 The hikers walked abeam the river, enjoying the scenery.

C1 The satellite passed abeam the space station, capturing images.

C2 The fighter jets flew abeam each other in a synchronized formation.

Examples of abeam in a Sentence

formal The ship passed abeam of the lighthouse.

informal We sailed right past the lighthouse.

slang We cruised by the lighthouse.

figurative He stood abeam of his competitors in the race.

Grammatical Forms of abeam

• past tense: abead
• plural: abeams
• comparative: more abeam
• superlative: most abeam
• present tense: abeam
• future tense: will abeam
• perfect tense: have abeamed
• continuous tense: is abeaming
• singular: abear
• positive degree: abeam
• infinitive: to abeam
• gerund: abeaming
• participle: abeaned

Origin and Evolution of abeam

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'abeam' originated from maritime terminology.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of sailing to describe a direction perpendicular to the ship's length, 'abeam' has since evolved to also mean something located at a right angle to the centerline of a vessel or aircraft.