fast — meaning in English

English meaning

• almost adv Very close to a state or amount, but not quite reaching it.
• nearly adv Almost; very close to a particular amount, state, or outcome.
• virtual adj Existing in effect, though not officially or in a strict physical sense.

Senses

fast is used for these senses in English:

• all but Very nearly; everything short of. Most often precedes a verb or adjective.
• almost Very close to, but not quite.
• as much as Practically, just as, no less than; indicates an action tantamount to, but not identical to, the action described.
• more or less Almost.
• nearly In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]
• virtual For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.

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