ஆங்கிலம்

fast

gb/fˈæst/ us/fˈæst/
A1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1800
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective A1 property
1

Moving quickly

Moving very quickly.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is fast
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fast' and 'quickly'; 'fast' is often used after 'be' verbs, while 'quickly' is an adverb modifying actions.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
quick (Slightly more general; can refer to actions or processes, not just movement speed.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
slow (Describes low speed or lack of quickness.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fast car |fast train |fast runner |fast pace
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |transport |sports |core_vocabulary |travel |transportation
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
  • She drives a very fast car.
  • This computer is fast compared to my old one.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The bus is fast.
  • He runs fast.
  • This phone is fast.
adverb A1 property
2

At a high speed

Quickly or with high speed.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] runs fast
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may incorrectly say 'fastly'; the correct form is 'fast'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
quickly (More general in use; 'fast' is less formal and often used in speech.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
slowly (Describes doing something at a low speed.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
run fast |drive fast |move fast
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |sports |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He runs surprisingly fast for his age.
  • The train was moving too fast to stop in time.
  • She talks fast when she’s nervous.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He runs fast.
  • The car moves fast.
  • She speaks fast.
adjective B1 property
3

Firmly fixed, secure

Held tightly and not able to move.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is fast [somewhere]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
secure (Emphasizes safety or protection rather than immovability.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
loose (Not firmly fixed or attached.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
hold fast |stuck fast |fast asleep
கருப்பொருள்கள்
construction |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The boat was held fast by the rope.
  • The lid was stuck fast and wouldn’t open.
  • He held her arm fast.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The rope holds the boat fast.
  • The lid is stuck fast.
  • He holds my hand fast.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
4

Go without food for a time

To not eat for some time, often for religion or health.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to fast for [time period]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
abstain from eating (More formal and explicit description of the action.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
feast (To eat a lot, often in celebration.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fast during Ramadan |fast for 24 hours
கருப்பொருள்கள்
religion |health |food_drink
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Muslims fast from dawn to sunset during Ramadan.
  • Some people fast once a week for health benefits.
  • He decided to fast for two days before the operation.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I fast during Ramadan.
  • She will fast for one day.
  • They fast for health.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 event
5

A period of not eating food

A time when you do not eat food for religion or health.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
abstinence from food (Formal phrase, used in medical or religious contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
feast (An event with abundant eating.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
religious fast |go on a fast
கருப்பொருள்கள்
religion |health |food_drink
உதாரணங்கள்
  • They went on a three-day fast before the ceremony.
  • The doctor recommended a short fast before the test.
  • Breaking the fast is an important tradition.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He went on a fast.
  • The fast lasts two days.
  • We break the fast at night.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
fast
IPA
GB/fˈæst/
US/fˈæst/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
fast (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (fast)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: fast
  • Comparative: faster
  • Superlative: fastest
Noun
  • Base: fast
  • Plural: fast, fasts
Verb
  • Base: fast
  • 3rd Person Singular: fasts
  • Present Participle: fasting
  • Past: fasted
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
fasts noun fasting verb fasted verb faster adjective fastest adjective
Related words
fasten verb A2 fastener noun
Negative and opposite forms
slow adjective A1 slowly adverb A1
சொற்றொடர்கள்

hold fast

1
/hˈoʊld fˈæst/
fixed phrase

Keep a firm grip on something

To keep holding something tightly and not let go.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Hold fast to the railing when climbing the stairs.
  • He held fast to his beliefs despite criticism.

play fast and loose

1
/plˈeɪ fˈæst ˈænd lˈus/
idiom informal

Act carelessly or dishonestly

To behave without care or honesty, especially with rules or promises.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The company played fast and loose with safety regulations.
  • You can't play fast and loose with people's trust.

fast asleep

1
/fˈæst əslˈip/
fixed phrase

sleeping very deeply

Sleeping very deeply and peacefully.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • By 10 p.m., the children were fast asleep.
  • She looked so peaceful, fast asleep under the blanket.

fast asleep

2
/fˈæst əslˈip/
fixed phrase

In deep sleep

Sleeping very deeply.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She was already fast asleep when I came home.
  • The baby is fast asleep in his crib.

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