Synonyms for

Fast

Verb / fæst / Another word for fast — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving or capable of moving quickly

Synonyms & similar words

degenerate fasting truehearted dissipated libertine quick slow dissolute degraded firm flying tight profligate riotous loyal debauched immobile quick speedy rapid swift hasty prompt expeditious brisk nimble fleet accelerated hurried blazing breakneck express lickety-split presto snappy winged zooming

Synonyms by register

Formal

rapid swift expeditious prompt

Informal

quick speedy hasty zip

Literary

fleet nimble

Antonyms

slow leisurely gradual unhurried sluggish crawling

Common collocations

  • fast car
  • fast food
  • fast runner
  • fast train
  • fast asleep
  • fast track
  • fast learner
  • fast growing

Word family

verb fasten
adjective fast
adverb fast

Usage note

When used as an adjective meaning 'moving or capable of moving at high speed', 'fast' is often used interchangeably with 'quick'. As a verb, 'fast' means to abstain from food.

Example sentences

  1. The cheetah is the fastest animal on land.
  2. I need to get some fast food before the movie starts.
  3. He finished the race in record time because he was so fast.
  4. She can type really fast on the computer.
  5. The train is too fast for me to catch up.

Quotes

  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. - Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night. - Bette Davis
  • Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. - Ferris Bueller

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