English · Adjectives

faster

/ˈfɑːstər/

[/ˈfɑːstər/]

comparative of fast

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'fast'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more fast than the other.

Example

A cheetah is faster than a horse.

A cheetah is faster than a horse.

Etymology

From 'fast' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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