Definition of fast - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
speedmoving or capable of moving quickly
- The fast car zoomed past us.
2.
steadfastRare loyal and unwavering in supportRare
- She is a fast friend who always helps.
3.
timepieceRare showing a time ahead of the correct timeRare
- The clock is fast by ten minutes.
4.
permanentTECH. not fading or changing color easilyTECH.
- The fast dye didn't wash out.
5.
lifestyleDated living an extravagant or immoral lifestyleDated
- He led a fast life full of parties.
Adverb
1.
speedquickly with great speed
- She ran fast to catch the bus.
2.
sleepdeeply or soundly
- He was sleeping fast when the alarm rang.
3.
closeRare immediately following in place or timeRare
- The events happened fast, one after another.
4.
securityRare firmly or securelyRare
- Hold on fast to the railing.!
5.
earlyRare ahead of the correct time or scheduleRare
- The clock is running fast by ten minutes.
Verb
1.
dietabstain from all or some kinds of food or drink
- He decided to fast for two days to cleanse his body.
2.
religionabstain from eating for religious reasons
- During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
Noun
1.
religionperiod of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink
- During the fast, participants refrain from eating until sunset.
2.
rail transportUK train service with limited stopsUK
- The fast to London only stops at major stations.
Images of fast
train service with limited stops
Expressions with fast
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quickly process information or make a decision
In emergencies, you must think fast to stay safe.
lane on a road for fast vehicles
He switched to the fast lane to overtake.
someone who acts quickly and decisively
In emergencies, a fast mover can make a big difference.
happening in an instant
Her lightning fast reflexes saved the day.
information spreads quickly
In small towns, news travels fast.
used to tell someone to stop or slow down
Not so fast, we need to check everything first.
very quickly or at great speed
He finished the race as fast as lightning.
become weaker or less intense quickly
His strength was fading fast after the long race.
happening very quickly with lots of energy
The game was fast and furious from start to finish.
make no progress despite effort or time
We keep arguing but get nowhere fast.
fail to make any progress or advancement
Despite working hard, they go nowhere fast.
in a brisk or energetic manner
She completed her tasks at a fast clip, impressing her boss.
acting without regard for rules or standards
He played fast and loose with the company's finances.
money earned quickly, often with little effort or ethics
He's always looking for a fast buck.
group of people who are exciting or fashionable
She enjoys hanging out with fast company at parties.
trick or deception often used to fool others
He tried to pull a fast one on his teacher.
smooth talking intended to manipulate others
She saw through his fast talk and refused the offer.
someone who speaks quickly and persuasively
The salesman was a fast talker, convincing everyone to buy the product.
period with quickly-paced, exciting activities
College was full of fast times and adventures.
keep believing or following something strongly and firmly
She holds fast to her values even under pressure.
engaging in risky activities
She has been living in the fast lane, taking dangerous risks for excitement.
earn money quickly with little effort
She made a fast buck by flipping old furniture.
not making any progress
Despite their efforts, the project is going nowhere fast.
perform a clever or sneaky action
She pulled a fast one to get out of the meeting early.
Origin of fast
Old English, fæst (firm)
Terms with fast included in their meaning
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speed
in a fast manner or speedily
not fast
moving with little speed or urgency
fast food
ground beef patty in a bun, often seasoned, sometimes toasted
decelerate
become less fast or active
move fast
run or move quickly and suddenly
transportation
fast train with few stops
hurry
urging someone to act fast
move fast
cause someone or something to move quickly
entertainment
movie genre featuring fast-paced sequences and physical activities
cinema
film with fast-paced action and stunts
animal
fast bovid mammal with horns found in Africa and Asia
speed
moving as fast as a person usually walks
speed
moving as fast as possible
moving fast
in the fastest possible way or pace
plant
fast-growing grass with hollow woody stems
object
long hollow pole made from a fast-growing woody grass
hurry up
do something fast without wasting time
fast food meal
sandwich with ground chicken patty in a bun
school stress
learn fast for a test, usually at the last minute
trail ration
sweet block of dried fruit, handy for fast nutrition
horse running
run fast with all legs off the ground
fast movement
moving forward quickly like a gallop
wildlife
fast-running, long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit
physical reaction
beats very fast and strong in the chest
Examples of fast in a sentence
The fast train arrived ahead of schedule. His fast loyalty never wavered during tough times. They remained fast allies throughout the conflict. My watch runs fast when the battery is low. Set the kitchen timer back; it is fast. Choose fast fabric for the outdoor cushions.
The print remained fast after months of sunlight. She was known for her fast lifestyle in the city. His fast habits eventually caught up with him. He drove fast to reach the meeting on time. The cheetah moved fast across the savannah. She was fast asleep when the phone rang. The baby was fast asleep in the crib. The cars lined up fast, bumper to bumper. The news spread fast, reaching everyone in minutes. The tent was tied fast to the ground. The door was shut fast against the wind. My watch is five minutes fast. The bus schedule is fast this morning. Many religions encourage their followers to fast during certain periods. She decided to fast for a day to reset her metabolism. Many people fast during Lent as a spiritual practice. He decided to fast for a day to reflect on his life. The fast lasted for a month. She broke her fast with a small meal. The morning fast was delayed due to technical issues. Commuters prefer the fast for its efficiency.
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- French:rapide, rapidement, ...
- German:schnell, flott, ...
- Italian:veloce, velocemente, ...
- Spanish:rápido, rápidamente, ...
- Portuguese:rápido, rapidamente, ...
- Chinese:快速的, 飞快地, ...
- Japanese:速い, 速く, ...
- Arabic:سَرِيع, بِسُرْعَة, ...
- Hebrew:מָהִיר, מַהֵר, ...
- Russian:быстрый, быстро, ...
- Ukrainian:швидкий, швидко, ...
- Hindi:तेज़, तेज़ी से, ...
Definition of FAST - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, timeTECH. UK test to spot stroke signs quickly using symptomsTECH. UK
- Remember FAST if you think someone has a stroke.
2.
abr: Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio TelescopeTECH. large radio telescope for space observationTECH.
- FAST discovered a new pulsar last year.
Acronym
acr: Face, Arms, Speech, TimeTECH. reminds signs of a stroke to watch forTECH.
- Remember FAST if you see stroke symptoms.
Origin of FAST
Acronym FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time)
Examples of FAST in a sentence
FAST can help save lives during emergencies. FAST will help map distant galaxies. China built FAST for astronomical research. The nurse taught us to use FAST for emergencies. FAST can help save lives during a stroke.
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- French:VITE, acronyme de sensibilisation aux AVC, ...
- German:FAST, ...
- Italian:FAST, acronimo per riconoscere i segni dell'ictus, ...
- Spanish:FAST, ...
- Portuguese:FAST, RÁPIDO, ...
- Chinese:FAST中风识别法, FAST中风急救口诀, ...
- Japanese:FAST, 500メートル球面電波望遠鏡, ...
- Arabic:اختبار علامات السكتة الدماغية السريع, عَلامَات السَّكْتَة الدِّمَاغِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:FAST, פַּאסְט, ...
- Russian:тест для быстрой проверки признаков инсульта, мнемоника для распознавания признаков инсульта, ...
- Ukrainian:FAST, ознаки інсульту: обличчя, руки, мова, час, ...
- Hindi:फास्ट, चेहरा, हाथ, भाषण, समय, ...
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