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- pronunciation:
- faest
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
faster, fastest |
| definition 1: |
When something is fast, it moves or works quickly.
Amy rode a fast horse and won the race easily.My brother is a fast runner.- synonyms:
- quick
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- brisk, swift
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| definition 2: |
When something is fast, it is done quickly. If you have a fast meal, it means that you eat it in a short amount of time.
Tristan's mother was impressed when he did such a fast job of washing the dishes.- synonyms:
- quick
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- rapid, swift
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| definition 3: |
When you have a fast friend, you have a close friend. You trust each other and care about each other.
Sydney and I became fast friends after we met over the summer.- synonyms:
- faithful, firm, steady, true
- similar words:
- close, lasting, loyal, sure, tight
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| definition 4: |
When you have a fast hold on something, it means that your hold is tight and will not let go easily.
Even with Jake's fast hold on the leash, the dog was still able to pull him around.- synonyms:
- fixed, secure, stable, tight
- antonyms:
- loose
- similar words:
- firm, steady
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| definition 5: |
If a clock is five minutes fast, it means that the clock is five minutes ahead of the correct time.
I thought I was going to be late for school, but then I realized the clock was fifteen minutes fast.- similar words:
- early
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| definition 6: |
If the color of your T-shirt is fast, it means that the color will not wash out or fade easily.
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 |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
faster, fastest |
| definition 1: |
When you do something fast, you do it quickly.
James ran in fast from the backyard when his mother called out that the cookies were ready.- synonyms:
- quickly, rapidly
- antonyms:
- slowly
- similar words:
- swiftly
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| definition 2: |
When you hold something fast, you hold it tightly or firmly.
I held fast to my hat before the wind could blow it away.- synonyms:
- firmly, securely, tightly
- antonyms:
- loosely
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| definition 3: |
When you are fast asleep, you are asleep in a deep way. It will be hard to wake you up.
Alicia was tired from a long day at summer camp, so she fell fast asleep as soon as she got into bed.- similar words:
- deeply, fully
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| related words: |
instantly, quick, steady |
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