fasting — the practice of abstaining from food for a period of time, especially for religious or health reasons
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of abstaining from food for a period of time, especially for religious or health reasons
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæstɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My stomach was growling so loudly during fasting that my coworkers thought there was a bear in the office.
- Intermittent fasting has become popular among health-conscious people.
- During Ramadan, Muslims practice fasting from dawn to sunset.
fasting
NOUN[/ˈfæstɪŋ/]
the practice of abstaining from food for a period of time, especially for religious or health reasons
During fasting, she drinks only water and skips every meal for three days.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'fæstan' meaning to abstain from food, derived from Proto-Germanic 'fastanan'. The word is related to the concept of holding fast or being firm in one's abstinence.
Breakdown
fast (to abstain) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix) = fasting
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My stomach was growling so loudly during fasting that my coworkers thought there was a bear in the office.”
“Intermittent fasting has become popular among health-conscious people.”
“During Ramadan, Muslims practice fasting from dawn to sunset.”
“After 24 hours of fasting, I dreamed about hamburgers chasing me down the street.”
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