resting
nounadjectiveverbverbcommon in dialogue
- //ˈɹɛstɪŋ//
- //ɹiːˈstɪŋ//
The action of rest
noun
- 1
The action of rest
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 […]
- 2
A place where one can rest; a resting place.
- 3
A pause; a break; an interlude.
adjective
- 1
That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.
- 2
Unemployed; out of work.
- 3
Remaining; stationary.
For most adults, a normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute
verb
- 1
Also a form of restpresent participle and gerund of rest
verb
- 1
To sting again.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English sting English resting From re- + sting.
Forms
- plural
- restings
- past tense
- restung
- past participle
- restung
- present participle
- restinging
- third person singular
- restings