fastest

English

Adjective

fastest

1. superlative form of fast (adjective): most fast

   He set a new fastest time for running a mile.

   • 2018, VOA Learning English > China's Melting Glacier Brings Visitors, Adds to Climate Concerns‎^[1]:

     Scientists say it is one of the world’s fastest-melting glaciers.

Adverb

fastest

1. superlative form of fast (adverb): most fast

Verb

fastest

1. (archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of fast

   But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face.

Anagrams

• Fassett, setfast

German

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfastəst/
• Hyphenation: fas‧test
• Homophone: fasstest

Verb

fastest

1. inflection of fasten:
   1. second-person singular present
   2. second-person singular subjunctive I

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfaːstəst/
• Hyphenation: fas‧test

Verb

fastest

1. inflection of fasen:
   1. second-person singular preterite
   2. second-person singular subjunctive II