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 7 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for fast-forwarding along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for fast-forwarding
- accelerating
- advancing
- coming
- pacing
- proceeding
- progressing
- speeding
Antonyms for fast-forwarding
- blocking
- checking
- delaying
- halting
- hindering
- impeding
- interrupting
- obstructing
- remaining
- retarding
- standing
- staying
- stemming
- stopping
Meanings of fast-forwarding
- verb
- 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.
- To be fast-forwarded; to move ahead in this fashion.
- (by extension) To shift one's attention or focus toward a later point in time.
- (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 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fast-forwarding, such as: accelerating, advancing, blocking, checking, coming, delaying, halting.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.