fastly
In a secure or firm mannerIn a secure or firm manner; securely
Meaning
2 sensesIn a secure or firm manner; securely
We tied the rope fastly this time; we didn't want it to get away again.
(nonstandard)Quickly
Origin
From Middle English fastly, fastliche, festliche, from Old English fæstlīċe (“firmly, consFrom Middle English fastly, fastliche, festliche, from Old English fæstlīċe (“firmly, constantly”), from Proto-West Germanic *fastulīkē, from Proto-West Germanic *fastulīkê (“securely, firmly”); equivalent to fast + -ly.
From Middle English fastliche, fastly; equivalent to fast + -ly.
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Forms
more fastly, most fastly| Comparative | more fastly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most fastly |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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