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- pronunciation:
- faest
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
faster, fastest |
| definition 1: |
moving or operating with speed.
He's a fast runner.She drives a fast car.- synonyms:
- quick, rapid
- antonyms:
- slack, slow
- similar words:
- brisk, fleet, swift
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| definition 2: |
done in a short time.
She prepared a fast meal.- synonyms:
- quick
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- fleet, hasty, rapid, swift
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| definition 3: |
true and loyal.
Meg and I are fast friends.- synonyms:
- devoted, faithful, firm, steadfast, steady, true
- similar words:
- close, intimate, lasting, loyal, sure, tight
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| definition 4: |
fixed or firmly attached.
I tried to shake him off, but he had a fast grip on my arm.- synonyms:
- fixed, secure, stable, stationary, tight
- antonyms:
- loose
- similar words:
- firm, steady, taut
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| definition 5: |
ahead of the correct time.
That clock is five minutes fast.- similar words:
- early
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| definition 6: |
not easily faded; fixed firmly.
The blue in this shirt won't wash out because the color is fast.- antonyms:
- temporary
- similar words:
- permanent
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| related words: |
express, instant, prompt, special |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
faster, fastest |
| definition 1: |
with speed; quickly.
He came fast when his mother called him for dinner.- synonyms:
- at full tilt, quickly, rapidly
- antonyms:
- slowly
- similar words:
- like mad, presto, swiftly
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| definition 2: |
tightly; firmly.
She held fast to her child's hand.- synonyms:
- firmly, securely, tightly
- antonyms:
- loosely
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| definition 3: |
deeply; soundly.
We fell fast asleep.- synonyms:
- soundly
- similar words:
- deeply, fully
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| related words: |
instantly, lively, quick, steady |
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