Fast vs Quick: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
Fast refers to the speed itself, while quick indicates that an action is completed in a short amount of time.
Memory Tip: fast = speed itself, quick = action done soon
fast has a longer 'a', quick is shorter
fast /fæst/
adverbAt high speed.
Example:
The car is very fast on the road.
Common patterns:
run fast
eat fast
quick /kwɪk/
adjectiveQuick means something that happens fast.
Example:
She makes a quick sandwich for lunch.
Common patterns:
quick answer
quick meal
Common Mistakes
She is a quick runner and always wins races.
She is a fast runner and always wins races.
The word 'fast' is used to describe the speed at which she runs.
He gave a fast response to the question.
He gave a quick response to the question.
The word 'quick' is used because it refers to the short amount of time taken to respond.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. The car is very ____ on the road.
2. She makes a ____ sandwich for lunch.
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