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| fast [ fast ] |
adjective (comparative fas·ter, superlative fas·test) |
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1. acting or moving rapidly: acting, functioning, or moving quickly, or capable of doing this
  a fast car
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2. done quickly: lasting or taking a relatively short time
a fast trip
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3. running ahead of time: indicating a time that is later than the correct time
My watch is ten minutes fast.
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4. conducive to rapid speed: adapted to or allowing rapid movement
driving in the fast lane
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5. requiring speedy movement: requiring agility and quickness of movement and reaction
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6. photog with short exposure: describes photographic equipment that requires or permits a relatively short exposure time
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7. debauched: energetically pursuing excitement and enjoyment
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informal
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in with a fast crowd
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8. promiscuous: wanting or tending to start sexual relationships with people very soon after meeting them
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informal
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9. tricky: using quick-wittedness to trick or cheat people
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informal
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a fast bargainer
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10. made easily: acquired very easily and sometimes dishonestly
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informal
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fast money
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11. unfading: not liable to fade or change color
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12. strong and close: strong, close, and steadfast, e.g. in a relationship
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literary
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fast friends
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13. fastened: firmly attached, fastened, or fixed
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14. shut: firmly closed
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adverb |
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1. rapidly: at great speed
You drive too fast.
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2. immediately: in quick succession
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3. at incorrect time: ahead of the correct time
The clock is running a little fast.
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4. soundly: in a deep and peaceful way
fast asleep
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5. firmly: allowing no movement or no chance of slipping or escaping
held fast by ice
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6. recklessly: without regard to consequences
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informal
)
live fast and die young
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| [ Old English fæst "firm" < Germanic] |
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pull a fast one to trick or cheat somebody (slang)
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