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        fast1

         
        pronunciation:
        faest
        parts of speech:
        adjective, adverb
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        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
        definition 2: done in a short time.
        She prepared a fast meal.
        synonyms:
        quick
        antonyms:
        slow
        similar words:
        fleet, hasty, rapid, swift
        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
        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
        definition 5: ahead of the correct time.
        That clock is five minutes fast.
        similar words:
        early
        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
         
        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
        definition 2: tightly; firmly.
        She held fast to her child's hand.
        synonyms:
        firmly, securely, tightly
        antonyms:
        loosely
        definition 3: deeply; soundly.
        We fell fast asleep.
        synonyms:
        soundly
        similar words:
        deeply, fully
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