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Meaning of the word fastest in English

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fastest

Adjective

1.

moving or capable of moving at high speed.

Example:
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a fast and powerful car
Synonym:
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Synonym:
slow
2.

(of a clock or watch) showing a time ahead of the correct time.

Example:
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I keep my watch fifteen minutes fast

Adverb

1.

at high speed.

Example:
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he was driving too fast
Synonym:
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Synonym:
slowly
2.

so as to be hard to move; securely.

Example:
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the ship was held fast by the anchor chain
Synonym:
securelytightlyfirmly
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