Word Finder - fast

definition

A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations

synonyms

• express
• express train

definition

Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.

example

That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!

synonyms

• firm
• immobile
• secure
• stable
• stuck
• tight

definition

Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.

synonyms

• fortified
• impenetrable

definition

(of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)

definition

Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid.

example

I am going to buy a fast car.

synonyms

• quick
• rapid
• speedy

definition

Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.

example

a fast billiard table

definition

(of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.

definition

Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people).

synonyms

• deep
• sound

definition

(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent.

example

All the washing has come out pink. That red tee-shirt was not fast.

synonyms

• colour-fast

definition

Tenacious; retentive.

definition

Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.

example

a fast woman

definition

Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

example

There must be something wrong with the hall clock. It is always fast.

synonyms

• ahead

definition

(of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average.

definition

In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .

example

Hold this rope as fast as you can.

synonyms

• firmly
• securely
• tightly

definition

(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .

example

He is fast asleep.

synonyms

• deeply

definition

Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .

example

Fast by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped. / That ain't my style, said Casey. Strike one, the umpire said.

definition

Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .

example

Do it as fast as you can.

synonyms

• quickly
• rapidly
• speedily
• swiftly

definition

Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

example

I think my watch is running fast.

synonyms

• ahead

definition

Short for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target