Fast: meaning, definitions and examples

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fast

 

[ fɑːst ]

Adverb / Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

speed

Moving or able to move quickly.

Synonyms

quickly, rapidly, speedily

Examples of usage

  • He ran fast to catch the bus.
  • She typed fast on the keyboard.
  • The car drove fast down the highway.
Context #2 | Adjective

speed

Moving or able to move quickly.

Synonyms

quick, rapid, speedy

Examples of usage

  • He is a fast runner.
  • She has a fast car.
  • The cheetah is one of the fastest animals.
Context #3 | Noun

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.

See also: fastball, fasten, fastness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,508, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.