Question

Which word could readers substitute for "fast" in the lines from Langston Hughes's poem "Dreams" below?

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

1) go without food
2) fixed in place
3) swift
4) tight

Answer 1

tight

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Answer 2

Number 4 (tight)

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I feel this makes the most sense.

I don't belive the author is discussing fasting, as in renounce from all or some food or drink (for religious purposes.)