FAST Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word fast. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FAST
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quick | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) adverb • with little or no delay adjective satellite • accomplished rapidly and without delay • hurried and brief • moving quickly and lightly • apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity • performed with little or no delay • easily aroused or excited | ||||||||
rapid | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • a part of a river where the current is very fast adjective satellite • done or occurring in a brief period of time • characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed | ||||||||
speedy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed • accomplished rapidly and without delay | ||||||||
swift | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight • United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903) • common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks • an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745) adjective satellite • moving very fast | ||||||||
brisk | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • quick and energetic • imparting vitality and energy • very active verb • become brisk | ||||||||
expeditious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by speed and efficiency | ||||||||
fleet | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership • group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership • a group of steamships operating together under the same ownership • a group of warships organized as a tactical unit adjective satellite • moving very fast verb • move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart • disappear gradually | ||||||||
hasty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excessively quick • done with very great haste and without due deliberation | ||||||||
nimble | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • moving quickly and lightly • mentally quick | ||||||||
prompt | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken) • (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command adjective satellite • according to schedule or without delay; on time • ready and willing or quick to act • performed with little or no delay verb • give an incentive for action • serve as the inciting cause of • assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned | ||||||||
firm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments adverb • with resolute determination adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • not soft or yielding to pressure • strong and sure • not subject to revision or change • (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely established • possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue • securely fixed in place • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause verb • become taut or tauter • make taut or tauter | ||||||||
fasting | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • abstaining from food | ||||||||
immobile | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not capable of movement or of being moved adjective satellite • securely fixed in place | ||||||||
tight | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • closely constrained or constricted or constricting • of such close construction as to be impermeable adverb • firmly or closely • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • pulled or drawn tight • set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration • pressed tightly together • (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity • affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow • of textiles • securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • very drunk • exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent • demanding strict attention to rules and procedures • packed closely together | ||||||||
ahead | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • at or in the front • toward the future; forward in time • in a forward direction • ahead of time; in anticipation • to a more advanced or advantageous position • to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future) • leading or ahead in a competition adjective satellite • having the leading position or higher score in a contest | ||||||||
deep | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply • having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination noun • the central and most intense or profound part • a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor • literary term for an ocean adverb • to a great depth; far down or in • to an advanced time • to a great distance adjective satellite • marked by depth of thinking • very distant in time or space • intense or extreme • having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range • strong; intense • relatively thick from top to bottom • extending relatively far inward • (of darkness) densely dark • large in quantity or size • with head or back bent low • of an obscure nature • difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge • exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy | ||||||||
deeply | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • to a great depth psychologically or emotionally • to a great depth; far down or in | ||||||||
express | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops • rapid transport of goods adverb • by express adjective satellite • not tacit or implied • without unnecessary stops verb • give expression to • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • serve as a means for expressing something • indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. • manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) • obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action • send by rapid transport or special messenger service | ||||||||
firmly | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • with resolute determination • in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger • with firmness | ||||||||
fortified | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • secured with bastions or fortifications • having something added to increase the strength | ||||||||