The child ran fast.

Meaning: This sentence describes the movement of the child, who is running quickly. It's like saying, The child was moving on foot at a high speed.

Choice of Words: Child is a young human being. Ran is a verb that means to move quickly on foot. Fast is an adjective that describes something that moves quickly. When you put them together, "The child ran fast" describes a child that is moving quickly on foot.

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