Fast
/fɑːst/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:7 pts4 letters
Definition of Fast
noun
adjective
- Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
"That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!"
- Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
- (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)
- Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid.
"I am going to buy a fast car."
- Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.
"a fast billiard table"
adverb
- In 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."
- (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .
"He is fast asleep."
- Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .
"Fast by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped. / That ain't my style, said Casey. Strike one, the umpire said."
- Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .
"Do it as fast as you can."
- Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
"I think my watch is running fast."
Anagrams of Fast
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
expressexpress trainquickrapidspeedyswifteasysluttyaheadcolour-fastdeepsoundfirmimmobilesecure
ANTONYMS
localslow trainstopperslowbehindlightloosepenetrableweaklightlylooselyslowly