26984 words

fast

15 definitions • 21 examples
1
moving or happening quickly, or able to move or happen quickly:

Examples:

fast cars
a fast swimmer
Computers are getting faster all the time.
UK The fast train (= one that stops at fewer stations and travels quickly) to London takes less than an hour.
2
If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time that is later than the correct time.
3
used to refer to photographic film that allows you to take pictures when there is not much light or when things are moving quickly
4
used to describe something that is full of speed and excitement:

Examples:

It's not a relaxing movie - it's pretty fast and furious.
5
without moral principles:

Examples:

a fast crowd
a fast woman
6
If the colour of a piece of clothing is fast, the colour does not come out of the cloth when it is washed.
7

Examples:

The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.
You'll have to act fast.
Children's publishing is a fast-growing business.
8

Examples:

stuck fast The glue had set and my hand was stuck fast.
stick fast When she tried to remove the ring, she found that it had stuck fast.
He tried to get away, but she held him fast.
9
a period of time when you eat no food:

Examples:

10
to eat no food for a period of time:

Examples:

One day a week he fasts for health reasons.
11
moving or happening quickly or able to move or happen quickly:

Examples:

a fast car
The fastest way to get there is by plane.
12
If your watch or clock is fast, it shows a time later than the real time.
13
connected or attached in a way that is not easily unfastened:

Examples:

Tie the boat fast to the pier.
14
to have a period of time when you eat no food:

Examples:

We will be fasting until sundown tomorrow.
15

Examples:

The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions.
This type of wilderness area is disappearing fast.

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