fast-forward
1 of 2noun
fast-for·ward ˌfas(t)-ˈfȯr-wərd 
often attributive
1
: a function of an electronic device that advances a recording at a higher than normal speed
2
: a state or an instance of rapid advancement
put her career in fast-forward
fast-forward
2 of 2verb
fast-forwarded; fast-forwarding; fast-forwards
transitive verb
1
: to advance (a magnetic tape) using the fast-forward of a tape player
2
: to bypass (something, such as a commercial) by fast-forwarding
intransitive verb
1
: to advance a magnetic tape using the fast-forward
2
: to proceed rapidly forward especially in time
fast-forward to the future
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1965, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Kids Definition
fast-forward
verb
fast-for·ward
ˌfast-ˈfȯr-wərd
fast-forwarded; fast-forwarding
: to advance a recording (as of music or video) at a faster rate than normal
fast-forward
verb
as in to accelerate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- accelerate
- speed
- proceed
- progress
- pace
- advance
- march
- come
- do
- near
- go
- go along
- approach
- journey
- push
- get along
- come along
- forge
- get on
- fare
- pass
- travel
- go off
- repair
- wend
- drive
- propel
- run
- impel
- actuate
- take out
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- stop
- remain
- stay
- stand
- check
- halt
- slow (down or up)
- impede
- hinder
- interrupt
- delay
- arrest
- obstruct
- retard
- block
- stem
- detain
- suppress
- pause
- hold back
- repress
- wait
- inhibit
- cease
- balk
- stunt
- hamper
- stall
- nip
- regress
- cramp
- let up
- saddle-wire stitch
- saddleback
- saddleback caterpillar
- saddleback roof
- saddleback stitch
- saddlebacks
- saddlebag
- saddlebags
- saddlebills
- saddlebow
- saddlebows
- saddlebred
- saddlebreds
- saddlecloth
- saddlecloths
- saddlecoths
- saddled
- saddled prominent
- saddled up
- saddled with
- saddleleaf
- saddleless
- saddlelike
- saddlemaker
- saddler