Cool MateMeaning of How fast was that
A phrase asking for the speed at which something occurred.
In simple words: A question asking about the speed of something.
How fast was that in a sentence
- Wow! How fast was that car going?
- During the race, I couldn't help but shout, 'How fast was that!'
- After the explosion, I wondered, 'How fast was that?' as I looked at the damage.
- When he finished the presentation, everyone asked, 'How fast was that done?'
- The athlete sprinted past us, and I thought, 'How fast was that!'
How to use How fast was that
Typically used in casual conversation. Less formal than asking 'What was the speed of that?' and conveys a sense of immediacy.
Grammar pattern
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Memory hint
Think of a race and someone cheering, 'How fast was that?'
Related words
Collocations with How fast was that
- How fast was that car
- How fast was that runner
- How fast was that rocket
Synonyms for How fast was that
- How quickly was that
- What was the speed of that
- How swift was that
Common mistakes with How fast was that
- 'How fast was that' is sometimes used with incorrect pronunciation.
- Learners may forget to use it in a context requiring speed.
- Some confuse it with 'How accurate was that,' leading to misunderstandings.
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Frequently asked questions about How fast was that
What does How fast was that mean?
A question asking about the speed of something.
What is the definition of How fast was that?
A phrase asking for the speed at which something occurred.
How do you use How fast was that in a sentence?
Wow! How fast was that car going?
Can you give another example of How fast was that?
During the race, I couldn't help but shout, 'How fast was that!'
What are synonyms for How fast was that?
Common alternatives include How quickly was that, What was the speed of that, How swift was that.
What words go with How fast was that?
It commonly pairs with How fast was that car, How fast was that runner, How fast was that rocket.
What are common mistakes when using How fast was that?
'How fast was that' is sometimes used with incorrect pronunciation. Learners may forget to use it in a context requiring speed. Some confuse it with 'How accurate was that,' leading to misunderstandings.
How do you pronounce How fast was that?
US: //haʊ fæst wəz ðæt//, UK: //haʊ fɑːst wəz ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is How fast was that formal or informal?
"How fast was that" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use How fast was that?
Typically used in casual conversation. Less formal than asking 'What was the speed of that?' and conveys a sense of immediacy.