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standhaft — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  • stalwart adj Strongly and solidly built; sturdy.
  • steadfast adj Firm and unwavering in loyalty, belief, or purpose.
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
  • unwavering adjective Steady and not shaken; firm and resolute.

Senses

standhaft is used for these senses in English:

  • fast (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).) [from 10th c.]
  • persevering Tending to persevere.
  • stalwart Courageous.
  • steadfast Fixed or unchanging; steady.
  • strong Determined; unyielding.
  • unshaken Not shaken.
  • unwavering Not doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute.

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.

stalwart — full definition

  1. adj Strongly and solidly built; sturdy.
  2. adj Loyal, determined, and dependable, especially over a long time.
  3. noun A dependable, long-standing supporter of a cause, team, or organization.

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