fast-forward

The word “fast-forward” has 3 syllables: fast-for-ward

It's pronounced as /ˈfæstˌfɔːwəd/

What is synonym and antonym for fast-forward?

In the thesaurus, “fast-forward” has 34 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fast-forward along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fast-forward

accelerate
actuate
advance
approach
come
come along
do
double time
drive
fare
forge
full speed
get along
get on
go
go along
go off
impel
journey
march
maximum speed
near
pace
pass
proceed
progress
propel
push
repair
run
speed
take out
travel
wend

Antonyms for fast-forward

arrest
balk
block
cease
check
cramp
delay
detain
halt
hamper
hinder
hold back
impede
inhibit
interrupt
let up
nip
obstruct
pause
regress
remain
repress
retard
stall
stand
stay
stem
stop
stunt
suppress
wait

Meanings of fast-forward

verb
1. To cause an audio or video tape, digital media stream, etc. to move forward very fast, so that when the device is played, it will start at a later point.
2. To be fast-forwarded; to move ahead in this fashion.
3. (by extension) To shift one's attention or focus toward a later point in time.
4. (by extension) To accelerate.

Example Sentences

We had to fast-forward through the boring parts of the movie.
The remote control allows you to fast-forward to your favorite scene.
She pressed the fast-forward button to skip ahead to the next chapter.
Let's fast-forward to the end of the meeting, where the main decisions were made.
You can fast-forward through the commercial breaks to save time.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fast-forward, such as: accelerate, actuate, advance, approach, arrest, balk, block.

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