fast

adj//fæst//

fast, fäst, snabb, kvick, djup, färgäkta, före, djupt, fort, snabbt, kvickt, fasta

  1. (dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]

  2. Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]

  3. Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]

  4. (of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]

  5. Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]

  6. (of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average. [from 20th c.]

  7. In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.].

  8. (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly [from 13th c.].

  9. Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].

  10. Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

  11. (transitive, sciences) To cause (a person or animal) to abstain, especially from eating.

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