English Explanatory Dictionary

faster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. comparative form of fast: more fast
adv
  1. comparative form of fast: more fast
noun
  1. One who fasts, or voluntarily refrains from eating.
phrase
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈfæstɚ/ /ˈfɑːstə/ en-us-faster.ogg

Word forms

faster fasters

Etymology

From fast (“quick; quickly”) + -er.

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