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fast — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • established adjective Widely recognized and accepted because it has existed for a long time.
  • fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  • regular adj Happening at consistent, predictable intervals.
  • set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
  • solid adjective Firm and stable in structure; not liquid or gas.

Senses

fast is used for these senses in English:

  • established (Model, procedure, disease) Explicitly defined, described or recognized as a reference.
  • fast (dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
  • fast In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.].
  • regular Happening at constant (especially short) intervals. [from 17th c.]
  • set Prearranged.
  • solid (of volumes of materials) Measured as a single solid, as the volumes of individual pieces added together without any gaps.
  • solid (chemistry) A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).

established — full definition

  1. adjective Widely recognized and accepted because it has existed for a long time.
  2. adjective Officially recognized by the state, especially referring to a religion or church.

fast — full definition

  1. adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  2. adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
  3. adv Quickly, or with great speed.
  4. verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
  5. noun A period of abstaining from food.

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