In Russian, the word “fast” refers to the adverb of a mode of action that answers the questions “how?” and "how?" Adverbs do not bow or conjugate. They are always the same. Synonyms are words that have the same lexical meaning, but they are written and heard in different ways. The main purpose of synonyms is the ability to avoid frequent repetition of the same word (which is a stylistic flaw), a kind of purification of speech. And the possibility of choosing a more accurate expression corresponding to this particular thought.
The history and use of the word “fast”
Etymology explores the emergence of a word in the Russian language, leads to its origins. She claims that the word “quickly” came from a complex Arabic expression with a similar root denoting a certain pose of a rider with a dashing ride. Here, as nowhere else, the following synonym for the word “quickly” is appropriate - gallop (or trot). What is more remarkable the word "fast"? It is in many complex words the first part. Moreover, two types of expressions are formed. In the first case, from the adverb “fast”: instant, fast acting, fast cutting. In the second case, the adjective is “fast”: quick-eyed, swift-footed.
Folk roots of synonyms "fast"
This dialect has dozens of identical words and expressions: one, two, and it’s done, headlong, like a fire, from all legs and so on . Among them there are very interesting. For example, such a synonym for the word “quickly” as “quick”. It can be interpreted both as “promptly” and as “sensible”. Or an identity borrowed from the Old Slavonic language by “haste”, which is from the word “toss”. Similar words: zealously, smartly, briskly, briskly. According to experts, they can be attributed to the expressive vocabulary of Russian military-professional speech. A peculiar synonym for the word "fast" is very small, descended from the verb "shib", which means throwing, throwing . But the verb "shibanulo" can be attributed to a pungent smell - shibanulo in the nose .
Words that are identical in meaning, such as racing, motor, running , immediately make you think about fast movement. The expressions "quick", "head over heels", "suddenly", "stormy", "famously" leave a double impression. It is quite possible to imagine other actions appropriate: somersaults, dances, soaring above the ground. Although each of this synonym for the word "quickly" is taken from a special dictionary. Therefore, talking about the complete identity of synonyms is impossible. Each of them has its own nuance. For example: instantly and trot or fast and reactively . It is easy to imagine a different degree of speed of movement. It is appropriate to speak here not about the identity of concepts, but about the proximity of interpretation.
Synonyms - the virtue of the Russian language
In general, synonyms are indicators of juiciness, relief, metaphorical and caloric Russian speech. After all, the language is richer, the more ways you can express the same idea. And our language, like no other in the world, has unlimited possibilities for expressing thoughts. And the adverb “fast” (a synonym - “in a hurry”, which can also be replaced by dozens of identical expressions) is a good example of this. You can cite a number of examples such as hurrying, on the go, out of breath . Among the synonyms of the adverb “fast” there are borrowed expressions - “allegro”. To imagine this musical term, meaning pace “fast”, like “presto” - very fast, is difficult in everyday speech. But given in the form of an order (“Formula of Love”: the scene of the escape of Cagliostro with a treasure bag at the beginning of the film), it is very understandable and appropriate.
Synonyms for the adjective "fast" as indicators of swiftness
Usually synonyms are words that belong to one part of speech. So, all the above identical and close expressions are adverbs. And any synonym for the word “fast” will be an adjective. They are also countless in number: lightning fast, quick, swift, operational . From almost every adverb above, you can get an adjective. Difficulties will be, probably, only with the word “haste”. Because the adjective “reckless”, originating from the same root, is interpreted, rather than as “quick”, but as “rash”, “frivolous” or “premature”.