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How to pronounce fast
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What does fast mean?
adjFirmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
“That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!”
Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)
“I still hear you sayin', "Dear one, hold me fast"”
nounA train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations.
advIn a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .
“Hold this rope as fast as you can.”
Deeply or soundly .
“The princess was sleeping fast, and her servants were fast asleep too.”
Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .
“The horsemen came fast on our heels.”
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