Cool MateMeaning of Fast
In simple words: Moving or happening quickly.
Fast in a sentence
- She runs very fast when she is late for school.
- The car is too fast for beginners to drive safely.
- You need to fasten your seatbelt while driving fast.
- He is a fast learner and understands new concepts quickly.
- The pizza delivery was fast, arriving within 20 minutes.
How to use Fast
Use 'fast' to describe speed, but be cautious when using it with 'to' (as in 'to fast', it means to not eat for a period of time). Appropriate in both written and spoken contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a fast car racing on a track — speedy and thrilling!
Related words
Opposites of Fast
Common mistakes with Fast
- 'Fast' is sometimes confused with 'quick' improperly.
- Learners often forget that 'fast' can be used for both time and physical speed.
- Some may incorrectly add 'ly' to make it an adverb (fastly).
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Fast in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سريع
يتحرك أو يحدث بسرعة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দ্রুত
দ্রুত গতিতে চলে বা ঘটে।
- GermanDeutsch
Schnell
Schnell bewegen oder passieren.
- SpanishEspañol
Rápido
Moviéndose o sucediendo rápidamente.
- Persianفارسی
سریع
سریع حرکت کردن یا اتفاق افتادن.
- FrenchFrançais
Rapide
Qui bouge ou se passe vite.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तेज़
तेजी से चलना या होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Veloce, Rapido
Che si muove o succede velocemente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rápido
Que se move ou acontece depressa.
- RussianРусский
Быстрый, Скорый
Двигающийся или происходящий быстро.
- Urduاردو
تیز, تیز رفتار
جلدی یا تیزی سے چلنے والا۔
- Chinese中文
快速
移动或发生得很快。
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Frequently asked questions about Fast
What does Fast mean?
Moving or happening quickly.
What is the definition of Fast?
moving or able to move quickly
How do you use Fast in a sentence?
She runs very fast when she is late for school.
Can you give another example of Fast?
The car is too fast for beginners to drive safely.
What are synonyms for Fast?
Common alternatives include quick, rapid, swift, speedy, hasty.
What is the opposite of Fast?
Opposite meanings include slow.
What words go with Fast?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, extremely, fairly, very, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Fast?
'Fast' is sometimes confused with 'quick' improperly. Learners often forget that 'fast' can be used for both time and physical speed. Some may incorrectly add 'ly' to make it an adverb (fastly).
How do you pronounce Fast?
US: /["/fæst/"]/, UK: /["/fɑːst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fast?
Use 'fast' to describe speed, but be cautious when using it with 'to' (as in 'to fast', it means to not eat for a period of time). Appropriate in both written and spoken contexts.
What CEFR level is Fast?
"Fast" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.