Mudcat Café message #4065778

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Thread #132499 Message #4065778
Posted By: Nigel Parsons
25-Jul-20 - 06:35 AM
Thread Name: BS: Language Pet Peeves
Subject: RE: BS: Language Pet Peeves

Next pet peeve: Using 'fast' as an adverb related to speed.
adjective: "He is a fast runner". Yes
adverb: "He runs fast". No, "He runs quickly."