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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snabb,
kvick
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- (of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
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färgäkta
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- (of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average. [from 20th c.]
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snabb
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- Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]
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djup
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- (dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
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fast,
fäst
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- Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]
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före
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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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fasta
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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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fort,
snabbt,
kvickt
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- (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly [from 13th c.].
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djupt
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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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fast
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- Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
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före
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fasting
noun
/ˈfæstɪŋ/
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/ˈfɑːstɪŋ/
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- Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.
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fasta,
fastetid
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- Abstinence or mortification for religious reasons, especially abstinence from food.
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fastetid
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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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fästning
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