# faster

/ˈfæstɝ/ (US) · /fˈɑːstɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/faster
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 3. one who refrains from eating

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal

a person who does not eat food for a period of time, often for health or religious reasons.

For teachers: an agent noun describing an individual who practices fasting, either for ascetic, religious, or medical purposes.

- The doctor monitored the faster to ensure their blood sugar stayed safe.
- During the religious festival, the community provided support for every faster who abstained from food between sunrise and sunset.

Usage: Formed by adding the suffix '-er' to the verb 'fast'.

## Examples

- The new treatment leads to a faster recovery.
- Patients who follow the exercise plan usually see faster results than those who only take medication.
- The medical team noted that the patient's heart rate became significantly faster during the stress test, indicating a potential cardiovascular issue that required further investigation.

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