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fasting noun

  /ˈfæstɪŋ/ , /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/
  • Abstinence or mortification for religious reasons, especially abstinence from food.
  • Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.
 пост, голода́ние

fast adverb

  /fæst/ , /fɑːst/
  • Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].
 бы́стро
  • (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly [from 13th c.].
 кре́пко
  • In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.].
 кре́пко, про́чно
  • Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
 преждевременно

fast adjective

  /fæst/ , /fɑːst/
  • Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
 ско́рый, бы́стрый, скоростно́й
  • Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]
 кре́пкий
  • (dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
 кре́пкий, про́чный
  • Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]
 обгоня́ющий, спеша́щий
  • (of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
 про́чный

fast verb

  /fæst/ , /fɑːst/
  • (transitive) (academic) To cause a person or animal to abstain, especially from eating.
 голода́ть, попости́ться, пости́ться

fastness noun

  /ˈfæs(t)-/ , /ˈfæs(t)nəs/ , /ˈfɑːs(t)nəs/
  • (archaic) Of a fortress or other place: the quality or state of being secure from access or attack; safety, security.
 кре́пость, опло́т, тверды́ня, цитаде́ль
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