Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fast forward

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.82 in modern English

Syllables
fast -for-ward
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To rapidly progress the playback of a recording.

Transitive verb

verb

(Of playback of a recording) to rapidly progress.

Intransitive verb

verb

To shift one's attention or focus toward a later point in time.

Intransitive verb

verb

To advance rapidly in time.

Intransitive verb

verb

To accelerate.

Transitive verb

noun

The feature that allows media to be fast-forwarded.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A button that causes media to be fast forwarded.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A state of rapid advancement.

Countable; Uncountable

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What does fast forward mean?
To rapidly progress the playback of a recording.

How to pronounce fast forward

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