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Meaning of "fasting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FASTING

fasting  [ˈfɑːstɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FASTING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fasting is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FASTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fasting

Fasting

Fasting is primarily an act of willing abstinence or reduction from certain or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. An absolute fast is normally defined as abstinence from all food and liquid for a defined period, usually a single day, or several days. Other fasts may be only partially restrictive, limiting particular foods or substances. The fast may also be intermittent in nature. Fasting practices may preclude sexual intercourse and other activities as well as food. In a physiological context, fasting may refer to the metabolic status of a person who has not eaten overnight, and to the metabolic state achieved after complete digestion and absorption of a meal. Several metabolic adjustments occur during fasting, and some diagnostic tests are used to determine a fasting state. For example, a person is assumed to be fasting after 8–12 hours from their last meal. Metabolic changes toward the fasting state begin after absorption of a meal; "post-absorptive state" is synonymous with this usage, in contrast to the "post-prandial" state of ongoing digestion.

Definition of fasting in the English dictionary

The definition of fasting in the dictionary is the act of fasting.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FASTING


blasting
ˈblɑːstɪŋ
broadcasting
ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ
bursting
ˈbɜːstɪŋ
casting
ˈkɑːstɪŋ
die-casting
ˈdaɪˌkɑːstɪŋ
everlasting
ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ
exhausting
ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ
feasting
ˈfiːstɪŋ
handfasting
ˈhændˌfɑːstɪŋ
lasting
ˈlɑːstɪŋ
linecasting
ˈlaɪnˌkɑːstɪŋ
long-lasting
ˌlɒŋˈlɑːstɪŋ
mobcasting
ˈmɒbˌkɑːstɪŋ
nowcasting
ˈnaʊˌkɑːstɪŋ
podcasting
ˈpɒdˌkɑːstɪŋ
sand-casting
ˈsændˌkɑːstɪŋ
sandblasting
ˈsændˌblɑːstɪŋ
surfcasting
ˈsɜːfˌkɑːstɪŋ
typecasting
ˈtaɪpˌkɑːstɪŋ
vodcasting
ˈvɒdˌkɑːstɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FASTING

fast-tracking
fastback
fastball
fastballer
fasten
fastener
fastening
faster
fasti
fastidious
fastidiously
fastidiousness
fastie
fastigiate
fastigiated
fastigium
fastish
fastly
fastness
fastuous

WORDS THAT END LIKE FASTING

accounting
boasting
contrasting
costing
disgusting
existing
frosting
harvesting
interesting
listing
nesting
pasting
posting
pre-existing
resting
sting
tasting
testing
trusting
twisting
wasting

Synonyms and antonyms of fasting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FASTING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «fasting» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of fasting

Translation of «fasting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FASTING

Find out the translation of fasting to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fasting from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fasting» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

禁食
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ayuno
570 millions of speakers

English

fasting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उपवास
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصيام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

голодание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

jejum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উপবাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jeûne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berpuasa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fasten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

断食
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

금식
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pasa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ăn chay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உண்ணாவிரதம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उपवास
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

perhiz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

il digiuno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na czczo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

голодування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

post
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νηστείας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fastande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fasting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fasting

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FASTING»

The term «fasting» is very widely used and occupies the 23.088 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FASTING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fasting

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10 QUOTES WITH «FASTING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fasting.
1
Horatio Alger
The candidate was required to prepare himself by confession, fasting, and passing the night in prayer.
2
Tracy Anderson
Juice fasting destroys your metabolic rate. I see a lot of women who are like, 'Oh, I lost seven pounds and then I gained 10.' That's not what detoxification is about.
3
Saint Basil
What is the benefit of fasting in our body while filling our souls with innumerable evils? He who does not play at dice, but spends his leisure otherwise, what nonsense does he not utter? What absurdities does he not listen to? Leisure without the fear of God is, for those who do not know how to use time, the teacher of wickedness.
4
Ezra Taft Benson
Periodic fasting can help clear up the mind and strengthen the body and the spirit.
5
David Blaine
I was obsessed with the idea of fasting and isolation.
6
Abraham Cahan
If you study the Talmud you please God even more than you do by praying or fasting.
7
Euripides
Down on your knees, and thank heaven, fasting, for a good man's love.
8
Hermann Hesse
If a man has nothing to eat, fasting is the most intelligent thing he can do.
9
Monica Johnson
Through prayer, fasting, and studying, God will answer.
10
Monica Johnson
We live unto Him, so committing our service to the Lord is the first and foremost priority of our lives. We can start with our reasonable service: prayer, studying, fasting, tithing, fellowshipping, and witnessing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FASTING»

Discover the use of fasting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fasting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More ...
A guide to biblical fasting discusses how to choose a fast, the connection between fasting and prayer, the essential components of a successful fast, and what to expect mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Jentezen Franklin, 2014
2
The FastDiet: Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, and Live Longer ...
This is your indispensable guide to simple and effective weight loss, without fuss or the need to endlessly deprive yourself.
Mimi Spencer, Michael Mosley, 2013
3
Fasting, Feasting
Anita Desai's new book, hailed as "unsparing, yet tender and funny,"* brilliantly confirms her place among today's foremost Indian writers. FASTING, FEASTING takes on Desai's greatest theme: the intricate, delicate web of family conflict.
Anita Desai, 2000
4
Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough: A Guide to Nine Biblical ...
This book gives you the biblical reasons for fasting, and introduces you to nine biblical fasts--each designed for a speciific physical and spiritual outcome.
Elmer L. Towns, 1996
5
Fasting: The Ancient Practices
Compelling and readable, the Ancient Practices series is for every spiritual sojourner, for every Christian seeker who wants more.
Scot McKnight, 2009
6
Juice Fasting and Detoxification: Use the Healing Power of ...
This book features quick and delicious juice recipes for fasting at home or work and is suitable for those with a busy lifestyle.
Steve Meyerowitz, 1999
7
Fasting - The Ultimate Diet: Lose Up to 5 Pounds on a ...
"Combines rev. and updated versions of two titles in one volume ; Fasting : the ultimate diet ; and its sequel Fasting as a way of life" -- verso t.p.
Allan Cott, Jerome Agel, Eugene Boe, 1997
8
The Fasting Edge
We all go through times when we feel like we are not living up to our full potential. In Fasting to Regain Your Edge, Jentezen Franklin shows you how to recharge your spiritual energy through fasting.
Jentezen Franklin, 2011
9
40 Days of Prayer and Fasting
40 Days of Prayer and Fasting is a devotional companion for The Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting or can be used as a standalone inspirational devotional.
Mahesh Chavda, 2011
10
The Miracle Results of Fasting: Discover the Amazing ...
Discover the amazing benefits of fasting and prayer, including break through answers and healing.
Dave Williams, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FASTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fasting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ramadan: Young Muslims reveal their fasting stories
As well as fasting, you can't smoke, have sex or even gossip in that time, ... The basic principle is this: Fasting begins when the sun rises and ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
Ashes 2015: Fasting for Ramadan the secret behind England cricket …
Prior to the match, Ali - a devout Muslim who is observing the Islamic holy month of fasting despite competing in this summer's series - said ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
AA reporters see little sign of fasting ban in Xinjiang
In a statement released June 30, Turkey's Foreign Ministry expressed "deep concern" to China about reports that Beijing had instilled a fasting ... «Anadolu Agency, Jul 15»
4
Halifax Muslims invite public to Ramadan food drive, fasting
Halifax's Muslim community is breaking ground this weekend by inviting the public to its first Ramadan food drive and fast-a-thon. Through the ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
5
Fasting has a positive impact on maintenance of glucose level …
Kulalumpur: A study by researchers at National Defence University of Malaysia have come to conclusion that fasting during Ramadan has a ... «TwoCircles.net, Jul 15»
6
Ulcers, arthritis and hypertension but Yusuf Harrison is still fasting at …
My earliest memories of fasting are during apartheid. During that time, fasting was all right, because we were always running around, keeping ... «The Daily Vox, Jul 15»
7
Why the Iranian nuclear negotiators aren't fasting during Ramadan
The exemption from fasting is for Muslims traveling for less than 10 days. As the talks stretched into their 13th day Thursday, key to the 10-day ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
8
More than just fasting
A glassful of warm rice porridge at iftar recharges your batteries after a dawn-to-dusk fast during Ramzan month, says R. Mohammed Saleem. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
9
5:2 diet: Michael Mosley's easy regime works wonders
That's until last August, when I began the 5:2 intermittent fasting diet. You eat normally but carefully for five days and observe a 500 to 600 ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
10
Is a fasting diet the key to weight loss?
According to a study published in Cell Metabolism, a diet that mimics fasting can actually reduce your risk factors for aging, cancer, diabetes ... «Fox News, Jul 15»

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