Fast vs quick

Both 'fast' and 'quick' are correct adjectives in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Fast' is often used to describe speed in general, while 'quick' is used to describe speed in a more immediate or sudden way. The choice between them depends on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

Fast

The word 'fast' is a correct adjective in English commonly used to describe speed.

It is used to describe something that moves or happens at a high speed.

Examples:

He is a fast runner.
The car is very fast.
Time flies fast.
She speaks fast.
The internet connection is fast.

Alternatives:

quick
speedy
rapid
swift
brisk

quick

The word 'quick' is a correct adjective in English used to describe speed, especially in a more immediate or sudden way.

It is used to describe something that happens or is done with great speed or in a short time.

Examples:

He gave a quick response.
She has quick reflexes.
Let's make a quick decision.
The cat made a quick escape.
The meeting was quick.

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Your friend is quick with insults.
We need a quick Armenian political win.
Rapinyl is a quick dissolving sublingual tablet formulation.
Resets the quick filter when changing feeds.
Just wanted to give you a quick report on Asia.
We just need to do a quick evaluation on Wilfred.
Yes, 1.42.2 is unbelievably quick.
Just let mommy make one quick wish.
We were used to piracy, but there was a quick remedy.
That is such a quick reply.
I just wanted to give you a quick update.
A text here, a quick phone call there.
Right, a quick run-through of my Five Hours To Go check list.
In evolutionary terms, the size increase is astonishingly quick.
Okay, just a small, quick announcement.
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.
Here, quick, take a picture.
Mindy, it's just a quick tour.
At least for them it was quick.
She just needs to make a quick call.

Alternatives:

fast
speedy
rapid
swift
brisk

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