Speedy
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Characterized by a rapid or swift motion.
Example sentence: The E.U. has data systems that enable police and border guards to work together in real time to intercept wanted persons; and the European arrest warrant ensures their speedy return.
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: We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest periods of human history, the stage of rule by brute force.