Faster

//ˈfæstɚ// adj, adv, noun, phrase

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who fasts, or voluntarily refrains from eating.
Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of fast: more fast comparative, form-of

    "The renewal of track by cranes and special tracklaying machines which lift out entire 60 ft. lengths of old track and lay in pre-assembled 60 ft. lengths of new, allows the process of renewal to proceed at a considerably faster rate than possible by older methods."

Adverb
  1. 1
    comparative form of fast: more fast comparative, form-of
Adverb
  1. 1
    more quickly wordnet
Phrase
  1. 1
    Acronym of face, arms, stability, talking, eyes, react, a mnemonic for diagnosing a cerebrovascular accident (“CVA”) or stroke; coined in recognition of the word faster, as a need for speedy diagnosis and treatment. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

Synonyms

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quickerquicker

Example

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"The express train is an hour faster than the local."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From fast (“quick; quickly”) + -er.

Etymology 2

From fast (“refrain from eating”) + -er.

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