fast

/fɑːst/ · noun

Meaning

A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations
Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
(of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid.
Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.
(of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.
In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .
(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .
Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .
Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .
Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
Short for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target
The act or practice of abstaining from food or of eating very little food.
The period of time during which one abstains from or eats very little food.
To restrict one’s personal consumption, generally of food, but sometimes other things, in various manners (totally, temporally, by avoiding particular items), often for religious or medical reasons.

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