Word Finder - fastest

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

To restrict one’s personal consumption, generally of food, but sometimes other things, in various manners (totally, temporally, by avoiding particular items), often for religious or medical reasons.

example

Muslims fast during Ramadan and Catholics during Lent.