avast
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of avast
1675–85; perhaps < Dutch houd vast hold fast ( hold 1, fast 1 )
Example Sentences
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Avast SecureLine VPN offers an extremely smooth setup experience with a simple, uncluttered interface.
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Avast gets the job done with streaming, though don’t expect the same server variety as the big players.
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Avast has a simple-but-solid security setup.
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Testing showed Avast SecureLine dropping download speeds by an average of 58%, though nearby servers performed much better.
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The service often bundles well with Avast’s antivirus products for better value.
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