fast
/fæst/ adverb A1- In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound . · Hold this rope as fast as you can.
- Deeply or soundly . · The princess was sleeping fast, and her servants were fast asleep too.
- Immediately following in place or time; close, very near . · The horsemen came fast on our heels.· Fast by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped. / That ain't my style, said Casey. Strike one, the umpire said.
- Quickly, with great speed; within a short time . · Do it as fast as you can.
- Ahead of the correct time or schedule. · I think my watch is running fast.
Comparative faster · Superlative fastest
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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So he sprang into the water, and the Tin Woodman caught fast hold of his tail.
They walked along as fast as they could, Dorothy only stopping once to pick a beautiful flower; and after a time the Tin Woodman cried out: “Look!”
“We must certainly get to the Emerald City if we can,” the Scarecrow continued, and he pushed so hard on his long pole that it stuck fast in the mud at the bottom of the river.
I think I can swim to the shore and pull the raft after me, if you will only hold fast to the tip of my tail.”
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