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FAHST/fɑːst/

Fast means moving or happening quickly. Opposite: slow. A fast train, a fast runner. Do not confuse fast with early (time on the clock) or with hard (effort). Fast is speed.

Meaning

Moving or happening quickly.

Examples

• “This is a fast train.”
• “This is a fast car.”
• “Don’t speak so fast, please.”

Good to know

Opposite: slow. Comparative: faster.

Near in meaning

quick

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