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FAST

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Fast.

How to pronounce fast:

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Fast - as an adjective

Acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly

Example: "Fast film"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
slow7

(used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time

Example: "My watch is fast"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
slow7

At a rapid tempo

Example: "The band played a fast fox trot"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
slow7

Fast - as a noun

Abstaining from food

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fasting11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abstinence14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fast - as an adverb

Quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

Example: "How fast can he get here?"

Firmly or closely

Example: "Held fast to the rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tight9

Fast - as an adjective satellite

(of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds

Example: "A fast road"

Resistant to destruction or fading

Example: "Fast colors"

Unrestrained by convention or morality

Example: "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debauched18degenerate12degraded12dissipated14dissolute10libertine11profligate16riotous7

Hurried and brief

Example: "Paid a flying visit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flying13quick20

Securely fixed in place

Example: "The post was still firm after being hit by the car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
firm9immobile14

Unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

Example: "A firm ally"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
firm9loyal8truehearted15

(of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time

Example: "A fast lens"

Fast - as a verb

Abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons

Example: "Catholics sometimes fast during lent"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abstain9desist7refrain10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Abstain from eating

Example: "Before the medical exam, you must fast"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abstain9desist7refrain10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fast - as an interjection

Short for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target

Example Sentences

"She is a fast runner."
"The car swerved to avoid the fast approaching truck."
"He has a fast metabolism and can eat whatever he wants."
"My internet connection is not fast enough for streaming videos."
"The athlete set a new world record with his fast time."
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Word Game Points

Is FAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fast is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is FAST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fast is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is FAST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fast is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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