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быстрый — meaning in English

bystryy

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English meaning

  • fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  • nimble adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
  • prompt adj Done quickly, without delay.
  • quick adj Moving or happening fast.
  • rapid adj Happening or moving very quickly.
  • snappy adjective Quick and to the point, often used approvingly.
  • speedy adj Happening or moving quickly.
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
  • swift adj Moving or happening very quickly.
  • upbeat adjective Cheerful, optimistic, and positive in tone.

Senses

быстрый is used for these senses in English:

  • fast Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
  • nimble Quick and light in movement or action.
  • prompt Quick; acting without delay.
  • quick Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
  • rapid Very swift or quick.
  • snappy (informal) Rapid and without delay.
  • speedy Proceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.
  • strong (mathematics, logic) Having a wide range of logical consequences; widely applicable. (Often contrasted with a weak statement which it implies.)

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.

nimble — full definition

  1. adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
  2. adj Quick-thinking; mentally sharp and adaptable.

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