fastest

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English

Adjective

fastest

  1. superlative form of fast (adjective): most fast
    He set a new fastest time for running a mile.
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      Scientists say it is one of the world’s fastest-melting glaciers.

Adverb

fastest

  1. superlative form of fast (adverb): most fast

Verb

fastest

  1. (archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of fast
    But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face.

Anagrams

German

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

Verb

fastest

  1. inflection of fasten:
    1. second-person singular present
    2. second-person singular subjunctive I

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfaːstəst/
  • Hyphenation: fas‧test

Verb

fastest

  1. inflection of fasen:
    1. second-person singular preterite
    2. second-person singular subjunctive II