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fast — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
  • decisive adj Settling an issue conclusively; producing a clear result.
  • fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  • firm noun A business, especially one run as a partnership, such as a law or accounting practice.
  • perky adj Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
  • real adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
  • rigid adj Stiff and not easily bent.
  • set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
  • solid adjective Firm and stable in structure; not liquid or gas.
  • stuck adjective Unable to move or be moved; fixed in place.
  • tenacious adjective Refusing to give up or let go, even when things get difficult.
  • though conj Despite the fact that; although.

Senses

fast is used for these senses in English:

  • but However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
  • but (obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
  • decisive Marked by promptness and decision.
  • 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.].
  • firm Durable, rigid (material state).
  • perky Standing upright; firm.
  • real (legal) Relating to immovable tangible property.

but — full definition

  1. conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
  2. preposition Except for; apart from.
  3. adverb Only; merely; just.

decisive — full definition

  1. adj Settling an issue conclusively; producing a clear result.
  2. adj Able to make decisions quickly and confidently.

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