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Moving or progressing at a sped-up pace
Comparative for moving, or capable of moving, at high speed
“We need a mode of transportation that can move at a fast pace.”
Comparative for lasting for only a short time
“Let's just have a fast break and we can then resume this meeting.”
Comparative for done quickly without deliberation
“Ari made a fast decision to turn his car around and look for Lloyd at the club.”
Comparative for firmly fixed in place
“Close the door and ensure it is fast so that we can have some privacy.”
(of dyes or colours) Comparative for not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions
“The red color of this shirt is fast and will not come out in the wash.”
(of people) Comparative for unwavering in feeling or sentiment
“Joey and Chandler met as housemates and would remain fast friends for life.”
(of a lifestyle) Comparative for extravagant or reckless in nature
“The rock band lived a fast life in their heyday.”
(of a lifestyle) Comparative for immoral or promiscuous in nature
“Clay realized that Hannah's undeserved reputation for being fast was due to unfounded rumors.”
Comparative for sudden, or figuratively explosive, in nature
“The team got off to a fast start, scoring twenty points in quick succession before their opponents even knew what hit them.”
Comparative for having quickness of mind
“I speak several languages fluently because I am a fast learner when it comes to linguistics.”
Comparative for deceptive in nature
“He pulled a fast trick on me and swindled me out of a hundred dollars!”
Comparative for firm or fortified against attack
“The country was infested with robbers and outlaws; which, lurking in woods and fast places, used often to break forth to rob and spoil.”
Comparative for at a very fast speed
“Niko Bellic drove his getaway car fast in an attempt to shake off the police who were chasing him.”
(informal) Comparative for at a very fast speed
“The Road Runner ran fast, leaving Wile E. Coyote in its wake.”
Comparative for immediately and without delay
“Don't delay, this has to be done fast!”
Comparative for in a manner that is firm or secure
“The shy child clung fast to her mother at the gathering.”
(of sleeping) Comparative for deeply or soundly
“After a big night out, he was still fast asleep as midday rolled around.”
(of a lifestyle) Comparative for in a reckless manner
“Live fast, die young. Bad girls do it well.”
Comparative for in an unwavering or steadfast manner
“Despite being criticized by many of his detractors, the senator continued to hold fast to his principles.”
Comparative for very near or close
“Robb Stark's forces were advancing fast on Jaime Lannister's army, and the end was nigh for the Kingslayer.”
Call to move quickly
A person who diets, usually in an effort to lose weight
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