noun
- A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations
Synonyms: express, express train
adjective
- Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
- Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
- (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)
- Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid.
- Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.
- (of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.
- Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people).
- (of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent.
- Tenacious; retentive.
- Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.
- Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
- (of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average.
Synonyms: quick, rapid, speedy, swift, easy, slutty, ahead, colour-fast, deep, sound, firm, immobile, secure, stable, stuck, tight, fortified, impenetrable, quick, rapid, speedy
adverb
- In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .
- (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .
- Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .
- Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .
- Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
Synonyms: ahead, deeply, firmly, securely, tightly, quickly, rapidly, speedily, swiftly
interjection
- Short for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target
Pronunciation
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