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Synonyms

additional, another, more

far·ther·most adjective : most remote : FARTHEST

1farthest adjective : most distant

Synonyms

extreme, outermost, ultimate, utmost—more at EXTREME

2farthest adverb 1 : to or at the greatest distance : REMOTEST

2 : to the most advanced point

3 : by the greatest degree or extent : MOST

fas·cia noun, plural -ci·ae or -cias 1 : a flat usu. horizontal part (as a band or board) of or on a building

2 : a sheet of connective tissue covering body structures (as muscles)

fas·ci·cle noun 1 : a small or slender bundle (as of pine needles or nerve fiber)

2 : one of the divisions of a book published in parts

— fas·ci·cled adjective

fas·ci·nate verb -nat·ed; -nat·ing [ORIGIN: L fascinare, fr. fascinum evil spell]

1 : to transfix and hold spellbound by an irresistible power

2 a : to have or exercise the power of charming, alluring, or enthralling

b : engage and powerfully hold the attention or interest

3 : to be irresistibly attractive

Synonyms

[2a, 2b] allure, beguile, captivate, charm, enchant, enthrall

[2b] engage, engross, grip, interest, intrigue, involve, occupy—more at ENGAGE

fascinating : holding the interest as if by a spell

Synonyms

alluring, attractive, captivating, charming, engaging, enthralling, interesting, intriguing

Antonyms

repellant, repelling, repugnant

fas·ci·na·tion noun : the quality of fascinating : the ability to enthrall

Synonyms

allure, appeal, attractiveness, charisma, charm, enchantment, glamour—more at CHARM

fas·cism noun, often cap : a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race and stands for a centralized autocratic often militaristic government

— fas·cist noun or adjective, often cap

— fas·cis·tic adjective, often cap

1fashion noun 1 : the make or form of something

2 : a distinctive or peculiar and often habitual manner or way : MANNER, WAY

3 : a prevailing usu. short-lived custom, usage, or style

4 : the prevailing style (as in dress)

Synonyms

[2] custom, habit, manner, pattern, practice, way

[3] craze, enthusiasm, fad, mode, rage, sensation, style, trend, vogue

2fashion verb 1 : to make or construct usu. with the use of imagination and ingenuity

2 : FIT, ADAPT

Synonyms

fabricate, form, frame, make, manufacture, produce—more at MAKE

fash·ion·able adjective 1 : dressing or behaving according to fashion

2 : of, relating to, or being something in fashion <~ resorts>

— fash·ion·ably adverb

Synonyms

[1] à la mode, chic, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish—more at STYLISH

[2] hot, in, popular

1fast adjective 1 : firmly fixed

2 : tightly shut

3 : adhering firmly

4 : STUCK

5 : firmly loyal : STAUNCH <~ friends>

6 a : characterized by quick motion, operation, or effect

b : unusually quick and ingenious or cunning in finding or recognizing and profiting by easy and often shady ways of making or acquiring money

7 : indicating ahead of the correct time

8 : not easily disturbed : SOUND

9 : permanently dyed; also : being proof against fading

10 : DISSIPATED, WILD

11 : sexually promiscuous

Synonyms

[1, 8] firm, secure, set, snug, sound, stable, tight—more at TIGHT

[5] constant, devoted, faithful, loyal, staunch, steadfast, steady, true—more at FAITHFUL

[6a] brisk, fleet, hasty, quick, rapid, speedy, swift

Antonyms

slow

[6b] deceptive, dishonest, shady, sharp, shifty

2fast adverb 1 : in a fast manner <~ asleep>

2 : in a rapid manner : SWIFTLY

3 : RECKLESSLY

Synonyms

[1] completely, entirely, fully, thoroughly, well, wholly—more at FULLY

[2] briskly, hastily, presto, pronto, quick, quickly, rapidly, speedily, swiftly

Antonyms

slow, slowly

3fast verb 1 : to abstain from food

2 : to eat sparingly or abstain from some foods

4fast noun 1 : the act or practice of fasting

2 : a time of fasting

fast·back noun : an automobile having a roof with a long slope to the rear

fast·ball noun : a baseball

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