fasting
noun
/ˈfæstɪŋ/
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/ˈfɑːstɪŋ/
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- Abstinence or mortification for religious reasons, especially abstinence from food.
- Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.
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jeûne
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fast
adjective
/fæst/
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/fɑːst/
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- Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
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rapide
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- Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]
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en avance
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- (dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
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ferme
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- Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]
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profond
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fast
verb
/fæst/
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/fɑːst/
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- (transitive) (academic) To cause a person or animal to abstain, especially from eating.
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jeûner
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fast
adverb
/fæst/
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/fɑːst/
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- Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].
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vite,
rapidement
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- In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.].
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fermement
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FAST
phraseologicalUnit
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- (medicine, pathology) Acronym of facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time. A mnemonic for diagnosing a or stroke. The mnemonic F-A-S-T also was coined in recognition of the word fast, as a need for speedy diagnosis and treatment.
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VITE
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fastness
noun
/ˈfæs(t)-/
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/ˈfæs(t)nəs/
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/ˈfɑːs(t)nəs/
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- (archaic) Of a fortress or other place: the quality or state of being secure from access or attack; safety, security.
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chateau fort
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