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The rabbit ran faster than the turtle.
What does Faster mean?
With greater speed.
Dictionary definition
Moving or happening with greater speed.
Example sentences
Faster in a sentence
medium
Please read a little faster.
hard
Faster compares the speed of one thing with another.
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What does faster mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of faster.
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Which word is closest in meaning to faster?
Quicker is close in meaning to faster.
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Which word is an antonym of faster?
Slower contrasts with faster.
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fas · ter · strongest beat: fas
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WordFaster.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningFaster means With greater speed.
ExampleExample: The rabbit ran faster than the turtle.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fas · ter
- Strongest beat
- fas
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fas.
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Synonyms
Words like Faster
quickerMoving or happening with more speed.
fastRelated word that supports the meaning of faster.
Antonyms
Opposite words
slowerMoving or happening with less speed.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to faster, depending on context.
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Base word
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Hint for students
Faster means more quick. Use it when comparing the speed of two people, things, or actions.
Common mix-up
Faster is not the same as farther. Faster compares speed; farther compares distance.
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Write one sentence that shows faster without using the word faster. Model sentence: The scooter reached the corner before the bicycle did. Clue words: reached the corner before, bicycle Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence compare speed between two things?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The train was faster than the bus, so it arrived earlier." Why does faster fit better than farther?
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