faster
word · lemma: fast
/ˈfæstɝ/
FAS-tur
/fˈɑːstɐ/
FAH-stuh
Definition
Moving, happening, or being done at a higher speed than something else. It is the comparative form of 'fast'.
Usage & Nuances
Used to compare two speeds: 'faster than'. It can describe movement, progress, work, machines, or time-related processes. Learners often confuse it with 'quickly': 'faster' usually compares speed, while 'quickly' is an adverb.
Spanish: más rápidoPortuguese (BR): mais rápidoPortuguese (PT): mais rápidoChinese (Simplified): 更快Chinese (Traditional): 更快Hindi: ज़्यादा तेज़Arabic: أسرعBengali: আরও দ্রুত - বেশি দ্রুতRussian: быстрееJapanese: より速い - より早いVietnamese: nhanh hơnKorean: 더 빠른Turkish: daha hızlıUrdu: زیادہ تیزIndonesian: lebih cepat
Example Sentences
This computer is faster now.
basic
My bike is faster than yours.
basic
Please speak faster.
basic
If we leave now, we can get there faster.
natural
I need a faster way to finish this work.
natural
Wow, that was faster than I expected.
natural