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- [fast, fahst fawr-werd]
- /fæst, fɑst ˈfɔr wərd/
- /fɑːst ˈfɔːwəd/
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- [fast, fahst fawr-werd]
- /fæst, fɑst ˈfɔr wərd/
Definitions of fast-forward word
- noun fast-forward a function of an audio or video recorder or player, as a cassette deck or DVR, that allows the content to be advanced rapidly. 1
- noun fast-forward the button or other control that activates this function. 1
- verb fast-forward Alternative spelling of fast forward. 0
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Origin of fast-forward
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Fast-forward
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fast-forward popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for fast-forward
noun fast-forward
- full speed — the maximum speed.
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