fast — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
fast is used for these senses in English:
- 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.].
- solid (of volumes of materials) Measured as a single solid, as the volumes of individual pieces added together without any gaps.
fast — full definition
- adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
- adv Quickly, or with great speed.
- verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
- noun A period of abstaining from food.
solid — full definition
- adjective Firm and stable in structure; not liquid or gas.
- adjective Reliable, dependable, or of good quality.
- noun A substance that holds its shape and volume without a container, unlike a liquid or gas.