fasts Meaning & Definition
What Does Fasts Mean?
Fasts is a noun that means plural of fast. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of fast. As a verb, it means To restrict one’s personal consumption, generally of food, but sometimes other things, in various manners (totally, temporally, by avoiding particular items), often for religious or medical reasons.
Fasts at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | express, express train and fasting |
| Antonyms | local, slow train and stopper |
Fasts Definition (Noun)
- plural of fast
Fasts as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fast
Noun
- A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations
Noun
- 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.
Lent and Ramadan are fasts of two religions.
Verb
- To restrict one’s personal consumption, generally of food, but sometimes other things, in various manners (totally, temporally, by avoiding particular items), often for religious or medical reasons.
Muslims fast during Ramadan and Catholics during Lent.
Synonyms of Fasts
Fasts synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fasts
Fasts in a Sentence
Lent and Ramadan are fasts of two religions.
Muslims fast during Ramadan and Catholics during Lent.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Fasts
Fasts: Your Questions Answered
Is fasts a noun or a verb?
Fasts is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for fasts?
Words with a similar meaning to fasts include express, express train and fasting. See the full list of fasts synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of fasts?
The opposite of fasts can be expressed with words like local, slow train and stopper.