Fast Meaning in English
word
/ˈfæst/
fast
/fˈɑːst/
fahst
Definition
Moving or happening quickly; able to do something in a short period of time. It can also describe someone or something that is quick to react or function.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as an adjective or adverb. Often appears in phrases like 'fast car', 'run fast', or 'fast learner'. Do not confuse 'fast' (quickly) with 'hard' (with force), as in 'hit hard.' In informal speech, 'fast' can also mean 'loose' morally, but this is less common.
Spanish: rápido - velozPortuguese (BR): rápido - velozPortuguese (PT): rápido - velozChinese (Simplified): 快Chinese (Traditional): 快Hindi: तेज़ - तेज़ी सेArabic: سريع - بسرعةBengali: দ্রুত - তাড়াতাড়িRussian: быстрый - быстроJapanese: 速い - 早いVietnamese: nhanhKorean: 빠른 - 빨리Turkish: hızlı - çabukUrdu: تیز - جلدیIndonesian: cepat
Example Sentences
The cheetah is a very fast animal.
basic
He can run very fast.
basic
This is the fast train to the city.
basic
Wow, that was a fast response!
natural
Don’t drive too fast on wet roads.
natural
She’s a fast learner and picks up new things quickly.
natural