Fast: meaning, definitions and examples
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fast
[ fɑːst ]
speed
Moving or able to move quickly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He ran fast to catch the bus.
- She typed fast on the keyboard.
- The car drove fast down the highway.
speed
Moving or able to move quickly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is a fast runner.
- She has a fast car.
- The cheetah is one of the fastest animals.
time
A period of time when something happens quickly or in a short time.
Synonyms
brief time, quickly, short period
Examples of usage
- I'll be back in a fast, don't worry.
- The meeting was over in a fast.
Translations
Translations of the word "fast" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rápido
🇮🇳 तेज़
🇩🇪 schnell
🇮🇩 cepat
🇺🇦 швидкий
🇵🇱 szybki
🇯🇵 速い (はやい, hayai)
🇫🇷 rapide
🇪🇸 rápido
🇹🇷 hızlı
🇰🇷 빠른 (ppareun)
🇸🇦 سريع
🇨🇿 rychlý
🇸🇰 rýchly
🇨🇳 快 (kuài)
🇸🇮 hitro
🇮🇸 fljótur
🇰🇿 жылдам
🇬🇪 სწრაფი (stsrapi)
🇦🇿 sürətli
🇲🇽 rápido
Etymology
The word 'fast' originated from the Old English 'fæst', meaning firmly fixed, steadfast, secure, fortified. Over time, it evolved to also include the meaning of quick or rapid. The use of 'fast' to describe speed dates back to the 16th century, with its current adverbial form established by the 19th century. The word has maintained its dual meaning of both speed and abstinence from food for religious reasons.