Difference between Fast and Faithful

What is the difference between Fast and Faithful?

Fast as a noun is the act or practice of abstaining from food or of eating very little food. while Faithful as a noun is the practicing members of a religion or followers of a cause.

Fast

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To abstain from or eat very little food; to abstain from food for religious reasons.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act or practice of abstaining from food or of eating very little food. The period of time during which one abstains from or eats very little food. A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved. Deeply or soundly. Immediately following in place or time; close, very near. Quickly, with great speed; within a short time. Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. Of people: steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now only in set phrases like "fast friend".) Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). Of dyes or colours: not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. Having an extravagent lifestyle or immoral habits. Ahead of the correct time or schedule. More sensitive to light than average.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Short for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target.

Example sentence: Drive slow and enjoy the scenery - drive fast and join the scenery.

Faithful

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The practicing members of a religion or followers of a cause.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: loyal; adhering firmly to person or causehaving faithreliable; worthy of trustconsistent with reality

Example sentence: Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.

We hope you now know whether to use Fast or Faithful in your sentence.

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