Word noun
fasting
n.
US /ˈfæstɪŋ/ UK /fˈɑːstɪŋ/ fast·ing UK spelling fastings
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of choosing not to eat for a certain time, often to follow religious rules or to improve your health.
the voluntary abstinence from food or drink for a specified period, commonly practiced as a religious rite or a dietary regimen.
Simple“Fasting is an important part of many religions during certain times of the year.”
In context“The study suggests that intermittent fasting may improve metabolic health by allowing the body to regulate insulin levels more effectively.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general practice.
SynonymsAntonymsfeastinggorging
Etymology
By surface analysis, fast + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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