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UK//æz fæst æz hi kʊd//US//æz fæst æz hi kʊd//

Meaning of As fast as he could

Indicates maximum speed during an action.

In simple words: as quickly as he was able to go

As fast as he could in a sentence

  • He ran away from the dog as fast as he could.
  • She finished her homework as fast as she could so she could go out.
  • The child called for help as fast as he could when he saw the fire.
  • They evacuated the building as fast as they could during the drill.
  • He packed his bags and left as fast as he could.

How to use As fast as he could

Used when emphasizing speed. Commonly used in storytelling or when discussing urgent actions. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a racing car with a 'fast as' slogan on it, zooming by.

Related words

Collocations with As fast as he could

  • run as fast as he could
  • do as fast as he could
  • leave as fast as he could

Synonyms for As fast as he could

Opposites of As fast as he could

Common mistakes with As fast as he could

  • Omitting 'as' and saying 'fast he could'
  • Using with non-action verbs, like 'think' instead of 'run'
  • Misplacing the phrase in the sentence structure

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Frequently asked questions about As fast as he could

What does As fast as he could mean?

as quickly as he was able to go

What is the definition of As fast as he could?

Indicates maximum speed during an action.

How do you use As fast as he could in a sentence?

He ran away from the dog as fast as he could.

Can you give another example of As fast as he could?

She finished her homework as fast as she could so she could go out.

What are synonyms for As fast as he could?

Common alternatives include as quickly as possible, at top speed, as fast as he can, as quickly as he could, in no time.

What is the opposite of As fast as he could?

Opposite meanings include slowly, leisurely, gradually.

What words go with As fast as he could?

It commonly pairs with run as fast as he could, do as fast as he could, leave as fast as he could.

What are common mistakes when using As fast as he could?

Omitting 'as' and saying 'fast he could' Using with non-action verbs, like 'think' instead of 'run' Misplacing the phrase in the sentence structure

How do you pronounce As fast as he could?

US: //æz fæst æz hi kʊd//, UK: //æz fæst æz hi kʊd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use As fast as he could?

Used when emphasizing speed. Commonly used in storytelling or when discussing urgent actions. Avoid in very formal contexts.