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fast

fast

Meaning of fast

quick

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British English/ˈfɑːst/
American English/ˈfæst/
Russian transcription[ˈbɨstrɨj]
fast
fast - быстрый
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fast with Russian translation

fast usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Магазин обещал быструю доставку .

The store promised fast delivery .

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ей нужен был быстрый обмен, поэтому магазин организовал его в тот же день.

She needed a fast exchange, so the shop arranged it the same day.

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fast belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

fastбыстрый
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный
rawсырой
saltyсолёный
slicedнарезанный ломтиками

fast synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between fast / quick / prompt / rapid / instant / brisk

🇬🇧English
fast

Basic adjective for high speed or short duration.

A1Very Often

We offer fast delivery on all orders.

Мы предлагаем быструю доставку по всем заказам.

🇬🇧English

Often used about actions or responses; emphasizes short duration.

A1Very Often

A quick checkout makes shopping easier.

Быстрая оплата делает покупки проще.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes timeliness and reliability of a response or action.

B1Often

Prompt refunds improve customer trust.

Своевременные возвраты повышают доверие клиентов.

🇬🇧English

More formal; used about speed or rate (e.g., rapid growth, rapid delivery).

B1Often

Rapid delivery options are available for express items.

Для экспресс-товаров доступны быстрые варианты доставки.

🇬🇧English

Implies immediate, no delay (instant download, instant purchase).

A2Often

Instant confirmation is sent after payment.

Моментальное подтверждение отправляется после оплаты.

B
🇬🇧English
brisk

Suggests energetic, efficient speed rather than only quickness.

B1Rarely

We expect brisk sales during the promotion.

В период акции мы ожидаем оживлённые продажи.

N
🇬🇧English
nimble

Implies agility and quickness, physical or mental, not just speed.

B2Rarely

A nimble shopper navigates the site quickly.

Проворный покупатель быстро ориентируется на сайте.

F
🇬🇧English
fleet-footed

Literary/poetic; specifically quick in running or physical movement.

B2Very Rarely

The runner was fleet-footed and won the race.

Бегун был проворен и выиграл гонку.

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How to pronounce fast and what this word means

fast translation: быстрый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fast

/ˈfɑːst/

fast translation

быстрый

fast examples

The store promised fast delivery .

fast transcription

/ˈfɑːst/, /ˈfæst/

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fast meaning: what does it mean?

quick

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The store promised fast delivery . Translation: Магазин обещал быструю доставку .

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