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1. Meaning 1 · noun

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

2. Meaning 2 · adjective

   Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.

   “That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!”

3. Meaning 3 · adjective

   Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid.

   “I am going to buy a fast car.”

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.

   “a fast billiard table”

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   (of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.

8. Meaning 8 · adjective

   Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people).

9. Meaning 9 · adjective

   (of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent.

   “All the washing has come out pink. That red tee-shirt was not fast.”

10. Meaning 10 · adjective

    Tenacious; retentive.

11. Meaning 11 · adjective

    Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.

    “a fast woman”

12. Meaning 12 · adjective

    Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

    “There must be something wrong with the hall clock. It is always fast.”

13. Meaning 13 · adjective

    (of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average.

14. Meaning 14 · adverb

    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.”

15. Meaning 15 · adverb

    (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .

    “He is fast asleep.”

16. Meaning 16 · adverb

    Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .

    “Fast by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped. / That ain't my style, said Casey. Strike one, the umpire said.”

17. Meaning 17 · adverb

    Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .

    “Do it as fast as you can.”

18. Meaning 18 · adverb

    Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

    “I think my watch is running fast.”

19. Meaning 19 · interjection

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

How this word is used

• Everyday “That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!”
• General “I am going to buy a fast car.”
• General “a fast billiard table”
• General “All the washing has come out pink. That red tee-shirt was not fast.”
• General “a fast woman”
• General “There must be something wrong with the hall clock. It is always fast.”
• Everyday “Hold this rope as fast as you can.”
• General “He is fast asleep.”
• General “Fast by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped. / That ain't my style, said Casey. Strike one, the umpire said.”
• General “Do it as fast as you can.”
• General “I think my watch is running fast.”

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