Pronunciation: /fæst/

Definitions of fast

adjective moving or able to move quickly

Example Sentences

A1 The cheetah is very fast.

A2 I need to catch the fast train to get to work on time.

B1 She typed the report up fast so she could leave early.

B2 The internet connection is fast enough to stream movies without buffering.

C1 The athlete ran so fast that he broke the world record.

C2 The car accelerated so fast that it left all other vehicles behind.

adverb quickly or in a short time

Example Sentences

A1 She runs fast.

A2 He eats fast food often.

B1 I need to finish this project fast.

B2 The car accelerated fast on the highway.

C1 The company responded fast to the customer's complaint.

C2 The athlete sprinted fast towards the finish line.

Examples of fast in a Sentence

formal The new high-speed train is known for its fast travel times.

informal I need to finish this project fast so I can go home early.

slang Let's grab some fast food for dinner tonight.

figurative Time flies fast when you're having fun.

Grammatical Forms of fast

past tense

fasted

plural

fasts

comparative

faster

superlative

fastest

present tense

fast

future tense

will fast

perfect tense

has/have fasted

continuous tense

is/are fasting

singular

fast

positive degree

fast

infinitive

to fast

gerund

fasting

participle

fasting

Origin and Evolution of fast

First Known Use: 1000 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'fast' originated from the Old English word 'fæst' which means firmly fixed or steadfast.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fast' evolved to also mean quick or rapid, in addition to its original meaning of firm or steadfast.