Fast

adjective
/fɑːst/

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift
at high speed; quickly; in a rapid manner
moving or capable of moving at high speed; firm or securely fixed

Example Sentences

She runs very fast in the morning.

The car was moving very fast on the highway.

He drives very fast on the highway.

Example Expressions

hold fast

Synonyms

quick, rapid, speedy, quickly, rapidly, swiftly, speedily, swift
Entry 1
quick, rapid, speedy
Entry 2
quickly, rapidly, swiftly, speedily
Entry 3
quick, rapid, speedy, swift

Antonyms

slow, sluggish, gradual, slowly, gradually, leisurely
Entry 1
slow, sluggish, gradual
Entry 2
slowly, gradually, leisurely
Entry 3
slow, sluggish, gradual

Collocations

fast car, fast food, fast lane, run fast, drive fast, work fast, think fast, hold fast
Entry 1
fast car, fast food, fast lane
Entry 2
run fast, drive fast, work fast, think fast
Entry 3
fast car, run fast, hold fast

Related Vocabularies

in general or as a whole
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
positioned vertically; morally good and honest
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
In progress; happening or being prepared.
flat or smooth; equal in degree or amount; used to emphasize something surprising

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