fast-forwarding

The word “fast-forwarding” has 4 syllables: fast-for-ward-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈfæstˌfɔːwədɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for fast-forwarding?

In the thesaurus, “fast-forwarding” has 32 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for fast-forwarding

accelerating
actuating
advancing
approaching
coming
coming along
doing
driving
faring
forging
getting along
getting on
going
going along
going off
impelling
journeying
marching
nearing
pacing
passing
proceeding
progressing
propelling
pushing
repairing
running
speeding
taking out
traveling
travelling
wending

Antonyms for fast-forwarding

arresting
balking
blocking
ceasing
checking
cramping
delaying
detaining
halting
hampering
hindering
holding back
impeding
inhibiting
interrupting
letting up
nipping
obstructing
pausing
regressing
remaining
repressing
retarding
stalling
standing
staying
stemming
stopping
stunting
suppressing
waiting

Meanings of fast-forwarding

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

He was fast-forwarding through the movie to find his favorite scene.
We kept fast-forwarding the tutorial to skip the parts we already knew.
She was fast-forwarding the podcast to catch up with the latest episode.
The teacher noticed the students fast-forwarding through the reading assignment.
I was fast-forwarding the video when I realized I had missed an important moment.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fast-forwarding, such as: accelerating, actuating, advancing, approaching, arresting, balking, blocking.

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