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Fast Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Fast" is mainly used as adverb meaning "almost", "nearly" or "approximately". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "fast"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Adjective
Irregular
Meanings of "fast" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates proximity to a state or quantity"
"Fast", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Almost, approximately, nearly."
- Translation(s): almost, nearly, approximately
- Synonym(s): Beinahe, Nahezu
- Related word(s): Ungefähr, Annähernd
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es ist fast Mitternacht.
- Der Film war fast zu Ende.
- Ich bin fast fertig mit meiner Arbeit.
- Ich komme fast jeden Tag hierher.
2.) "Describes something as stable, strong, or unyielding"
"Fast", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Firm, solid, resistant."
- Translation(s): firm, solid, stable, strong
- Synonym(s): Fest, Stabil
- Antonym(s): Zerbrechlich
- Related word(s): Stark, Robust
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Brücke steht auf festen Pfeilern.
- Er hat einen festen Händedruck.
- Wir brauchen eine feste Unterlage zum Schreiben.