Synonyms for

Fastest

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

Definition

moving or capable of moving at high speed

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

swiftest quickest speediest

Informal

quickest speediest hottest

Literary

fleetest nimblest

Antonyms

slowest leisurely sluggish gradual unhurried

Common collocations

  • fastest runner
  • fastest car
  • fastest growing
  • fastest way
  • fastest route
  • fastest possible
  • fastest time

Word family

adjective fast
adverb fast

Usage note

Fastest is the superlative form of 'fast'. It is commonly used to describe the highest speed achieved or the shortest time taken.

Example sentences

  1. The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
  2. I ran the fastest I could to catch the bus.
  3. The fastest way to get to the store is by bike.
  4. The fastest runner in the race won the gold medal.
  5. The fastest cars can go over 200 miles per hour.

Quotes

  • The fastest way to succeed is to double your failure rate. - Thomas J. Watson
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston S. Churchill
  • The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be. - Reid Hoffman

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