FAST
adverb
Definitions
- 1. In a fast, fixed, or firmly established manner; fixedly; firmly; immovably. We will bind thee fast. Judg. xv. 13.
- 2. In a fast or rapid manner; quickly; swiftly; extravagantly; wildly; as, to run fast; to live fast. Fast by, or Fast beside, close or near to; near at hand. He, after Eve seduced, unminded slunk Into the wood fast by. Milton. Fast by the throne obsequious Fame resides. Pope.
Other Definitions
This word also has 3 other definitions:
FAST
(adjective)
1. Firmly fixed; closely adhering; made firm; not loose, unstable, or easily moved; immovable; as, to make fast the door. There is an order that keeps...
FAST
(noun)
1. Abstinence from food; omission to take nounrishment. Surfeit is the father of much fast. Shak.
2. Voluntary abstinence from food, for a space of t...
FAST
(verb)
1. To abstain from food; to omit to take nourishment in whole or in part; to go hungry. Fasting he went to sleep, and fasting waked. Milton.
2. To pr...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
