fast

IPA(Pronunciation)

/fɑːst/

Adverb

of sleeping

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 .

Japanese Meaning

しっかりと固定され、安全であること / ぐっすり、深く眠っている状態 / すぐ後に続く、非常に近いこと

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She tied the boat fast to the dock so it wouldn't drift away.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女はボートが流されないように桟橋にしっかりと結びつけた。

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Sense（1）

In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .

Hold this rope as fast as you can.

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Sense（2）

(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .

He is fast asleep.

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Sense（3）

Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .

The horsemen came fast on our heels.

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Sense（4）

Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .

Faster than a speeding bit, the internet upended media and entertainment companies. Piracy soared, and sales of albums and films slid. Newspapers lost advertising and readers to websites. Stores selling books, CDs and DVDs went bust. Doomsayers predicted that consumers and advertisers would abandon pay-television en masse in favour of online alternatives.

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