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fasting

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfæstɪŋ// UK //fˈɑːstɪŋ// fast·ing

n. the act of not eating food for a period of time. People often do this for health reasons or as part of their religion.

n. the practice of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance or for medical purposes.


SIMPLE

Fasting is a common practice during certain religious holidays.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor recommended intermittent fasting to help the patient manage their blood sugar levels more effectively.

COMPLEX

While some cultures view fasting as a means of spiritual purification, modern clinical research often focuses on the metabolic benefits of restricted eating windows.

Synonyms
Origin

By surface analysis, fast + -ing.

Usage

Often functions as the subject of a sentence or follows a preposition like 'during' or 'after'.

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