fast
almost
nearly but not completely
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What's the difference between fast / beinahe / annähernd / nahezu / schier / bald
Very close to 'almost'; stresses that something came very near to happening or being true, but did not quite.
Used more often in measured, neutral, or formal contexts; means 'approximately' or 'nearly' with a sense of reaching a value.
Means 'almost entirely' or 'virtually'; slightly more formal and precise than everyday 'fast'.
Literary and somewhat old-fashioned; often intensifies the meaning and can sound like 'sheer' rather than plain 'almost'.
Not 'almost' but 'soon' or 'in a short time'; it refers to time, not to being incomplete.
Can mean 'barely', 'by a narrow margin', or 'just short of'; often used with lack of time, money, space, or a close margin.
Means 'almost completely'; not 100%, but very close to being complete.
Means 'almost never'; something happens extremely rarely.
Means 'almost always'; something happens in most cases with only rare exceptions.
Means 'almost finished' or 'nearly ready'; something is close to completion.
Means 'almost empty'; there is only a small amount left.
Means 'almost entirely' or 'nearly all'; emphasizes a very high degree of completeness.
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How to pronounce fast and what this word means
fast means almost. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce fast
/fast/
fast translation
almost
fast examples
Ich bin fast zu Hause.
fast transcription
/fast/
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fast meaning: what does it mean?
beinahe, aber nicht ganz
fast pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
fast is pronounced as /fast/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
fast definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich bin fast zu Hause. Translation: Я почти дома.
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