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Meaning:

Adjective:

  • Ahead of the correct time or schedule. from 19th c.
  • Firmly]] or securely fixed in place; stable. {{defdate|from 9th c.
  • from 18th c.
  • of photographic film More sensitive to light than average. from 20th c.
  • Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. from 14th c.
  • Deep]] or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). {{defdate|16th-19th c.
  • Of dyes or colours: not fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. from 17th c.
  • Of people: steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now only in set phrases like "fast friend".) from 10th c.

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Adverb:

  • Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
  • of sleeping Deeply or soundly. from 13th c.
  • Immediately following in place or time; close, very near. from 13th c.
  • In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved. from 10th c.
  • Quickly, with great speed; within a short time. from 13th c.

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Interjection:

  • archery Short for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target.

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Noun:

  • rail transport A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations.
  • 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.

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Verb:

  • intransitive To abstain from or eat very little food; to abstain from food for religious reasons.

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