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English meaning

  • closely adv In a careful, detailed, or near manner.
  • fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  • inextricably adverb In a way that is so closely connected it can't be separated or untangled.
  • narrow adj Having a small width compared to length; not wide.
  • narrowly adv By a small margin; barely.
  • pokey adj Small and cramped.
  • sectarian adj Of, relating to, or partial to a sect.
  • tight adj Fitting closely, firmly fixed, or held firmly in place; not loose.
  • tightly adv In a firm, close, or secure manner.

Senses

eng is used for these senses in English:

  • closely In a close manner.
  • fast (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).) [from 10th c.]
  • narrow Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
  • narrowly Closely; by a narrow margin.
  • pokey of small volume, cramped (of a room, house)
  • sectarian Parochial or narrow-minded.
  • tight Under high tension; taut.
  • tight Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.

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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