Fastly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Fastly is an adverb meaning In a secure or firm manner; securely.
Meaning
In a secure or firm manner; securely.
More Meanings
- (now nonstandard) quickly
Example Sentences
We tied the rope fastly this time; we didn't want it to get away again.
Determined in his death, and chasing him, he ran fastly to the 'Mission House,' and under Mrs. Richardson's bed he was sheltered and saved.
Another time, my Mother seeing them come fastly to her house, my brother gave the key of his desk to my sister, bidding her convey the money somewhither; […]
During these twelve days the life of the child was fastly on the wane; and all this time Emily tended him with an assiduity and tender solicitude that never flagged.
Synonyms for fastly
Depending on context, synonyms include fast, firmly, securely, tightly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fast, firmly, securely, solidly, safely, assuredly.
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