Other definitions for -ast (2 of 2)
a suffix of nouns that denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certain principles, doctrines, etc.: enthusiast;ecdysiast;gymnast.
Origin of -ast
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How to use AST in a sentence
It follows on from his work with Walking With The Wounded which AST year saw him walk to the South Pole.
Tunisia also released new information connecting AST to AQIM.
The notion that these groups might actually be al Qaeda is illustrated by Ansar al-Sharia in Tunisia (AST).
[L]AST week saw a setback for the forces of maximum freedom.
Gay People Want Their Families to Be Treated Like Everyone Else | Justin Green | April 2, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTOne or two AST him square, I b'lieve, but he either pretended not to hear 'em, or got out of it somehow.
The Cromptons | Mary J. Holmes
The tears come in her eyes as she AST whar I'd git de money, seein' we was layin' up what come from de Norf for de chile.
The Cromptons | Mary J. HolmesAnd I believe ef you was to AST 'em they'd all tell you the same, suh.
From Place to Place | Irvin S. CobbOther day one of the boys, just to devil him, AST him to drive his team out home.
Mr. Opp | Alice Hegan RiceWe didn't know we was moving light-hearted right into the middle of the biggest question that has ever been AST.
Danny's Own Story | Don Marquis
British Dictionary definitions for AST
Atlantic Standard Time
automated screen trading (in securities)
British education advanced skills teacher
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