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faster

/ˈfɑːstə/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
  2. Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
  3. (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)
  4. Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid.
  5. Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.
  6. (of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.
  7. In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .
  8. (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .
  9. Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .
  10. Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .
  11. Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
  12. One who fasts, or voluntarily refrains from eating.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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