ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Resting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹɛstɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Resting is a noun meaning The action of rest.

Meaning

The action of rest.

More Meanings

  1. A place where one can rest; a resting place.
  2. A pause; a break; an interlude.
  3. That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.
  4. (euphemistic) Unemployed; out of work.
  5. Remaining; stationary.
  6. present participle and gerund of rest
  7. To sting again.

Example Sentences

For most adults, a normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute
Hence, if the universal Father had […] personally controlled the movements of the Israelites, and directed the course, the motions, and the restings, of that cloud […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for resting

Depending on context, synonyms include repose, inactivity, reliance, confidence, hiatus, moratorium.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sleep, relaxation, repose, respite, relief, quietus.

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