What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alongside is an animal crossing river (7)" mean?

The definition is "Alongside". The wordplay uses charade, container. A (abbreviation of "an") + BEAST (synonym of "animal") + R (abbreviation of "river") [container: "crossing"]; definition: "Alongside" The answer is ABREAST.

Alongside is an animal crossing river (7)

Times Cryptic #28594 | 16 Across | 2023-05-04 flower

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