Fast (Adjective)
Meaning 1
At a rapid tempo; "the band played a fast fox trot".
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Meaning 2
Resistant to destruction or fading; "fast colors".
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Examples
- The manufacturer used fast dyes to ensure the colors on the fabric would not run or fade quickly.
- The fast finish on the wood furniture helped protect it from scratches and spills.
- The artist chose fast pigments for her painting to ensure it would remain vibrant for years to come.
- The company's fast ink was designed to resist fading and smudging on documents.
- The textile designer selected fast yarns to create a rug that would withstand heavy foot traffic.
Meaning 3
(of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds; "a fast road"; "grass courts are faster than clay".
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- The highway was a fast road that allowed drivers to reach high speeds quickly.
- The new asphalt made the track a fast surface for the racing cars.
- Grass courts are generally faster than clay courts for tennis players.
- The ice rink was a fast surface for the speed skaters to compete on.
- The smooth, flat surface of the lake made it a fast course for the rowing competition.
Meaning 4
Acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car".
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- The fast runner sprinted across the finish line in record time.
- She's on the fast track in her career, having been promoted twice in one year.
- The fast car sped down the highway, weaving in and out of traffic.
- The camera uses fast film to capture high-speed action shots.
- The team set a fast pace in the first quarter, scoring three goals in quick succession.
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Meaning 5
Unrestrained by convention or morality; "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"; "deplorably dissipated and degraded"; "riotous living"; "fast women".
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- The city's fast crowd was known for their extravagant parties and reckless behavior.
- Her fast lifestyle was a subject of gossip among the townspeople.
- The novel portrayed a fast and decadent society that was devoid of moral values.
- The artist's depiction of the city's nightlife was a commentary on the fast and loose morals of its inhabitants.
- The fast set of the city's elite was notorious for their scandalous affairs and lavish spending.
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Meaning 6
(of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time; "a fast lens".
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Meaning 7
Unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; "a firm ally"; "loyal supporters"; "the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison; "fast friends".
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- The soldiers stood fast together, unwavering in their loyalty to their commander.
- After many years of friendship, the two men had become fast friends who could rely on each other through thick and thin.
- The couple's love for each other remained fast despite the many challenges they faced in their relationship.
- The company's commitment to its employees was fast, and it continued to support them even during difficult economic times.
- Throughout her life, the queen remained fast to her people, always putting their needs before her own.
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Meaning 8
Hurried and brief; "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit".
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- She made a fast trip to the store to pick up some milk.
- The tourists took a fast tour of the city, only stopping at the main landmarks.
- The manager made a fast decision to hire the new employee.
- The chef prepared a fast meal, whipping up a simple pasta dish in under 30 minutes.
- The politician made a fast speech, summarizing her platform in just a few minutes.
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Meaning 9
(used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time; "my watch is fast".
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- My watch is fast and I always have to set it back a few minutes.
- She was running late because her fast clock had tricked her into thinking she had more time.
- His phone was fast by 10 minutes, which is why he overslept that morning.
- After setting his clock to match the one on his phone, he realized his wall clock was fast by a few seconds.
- Her grandmother's old fast clock was no longer reliable and had to be replaced.
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Meaning 10
Securely fixed in place; "the post was still firm after being hit by the car".
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