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Fast

noun
/fɑːst/
Word Frequency: 45.0

Definitions

1.nounA train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations
2.adjectiveFirmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
"That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!"
3.adjectiveFirm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
4.adjective(of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)
5.adjectiveMoving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid.
"I am going to buy a fast car."
6.adjectiveCausing unusual rapidity of play or action.
"a fast billiard table"
7.adjective(of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.
8.adjectiveDeep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people).
9.adjective(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent.
"All the washing has come out pink. That red tee-shirt was not fast."
10.adjectiveTenacious; retentive.
11.adjectiveHaving an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.
"a fast woman"
12.adjectiveAhead of the correct time or schedule.
"There must be something wrong with the hall clock. It is always fast."
13.adjective(of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average.
14.adverbIn a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .
"Hold this rope as fast as you can."
15.adverb(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .
"He is fast asleep."
16.adverbImmediately following in place or time; close, very near .
"Fast by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped. / That ain't my style, said Casey. Strike one, the umpire said."
17.adverbQuickly, with great speed; within a short time .
"Do it as fast as you can."
18.adverbAhead of the correct time or schedule.
"I think my watch is running fast."
19.interjectionShort for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target

Synonyms

expressexpress trainquickrapidspeedyswifteasysluttyaheadcolour-fastdeepsound

Antonyms

localslow trainstopperslowbehindlightloosepenetrableweaklightlylooselyslowly

Rhymes With

aghaststeadfastcastdowncastvastovercastblastcontrast
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