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faster

|fast/er|

🇺🇸

/ˈfæstər/

🇬🇧

/ˈfɑːstə/

(fast)

speed

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Noun	Verb
fast	fasts	fasts	fasted	fasted	fasting	faster	fastest	fasting	fastness	fasts

Etymology

Etymology Information

'fast' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fæst', where 'fæst' meant 'firmly fixed'.

Historical Evolution

'fæst' changed from Old English word 'fæst' and eventually became the modern English word 'fast'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'firmly fixed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'quick or rapid'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

comparative form of 'fast'.

She is a faster runner than her brother.

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Adverb 1

comparative form of 'fast'.

He drives faster than anyone else I know.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45