resting

verb
UK: /ˈrestɪŋ/
US: /ˈrestɪŋ/

  1. Being at rest; not moving or being active.

    1. The cat is resting on the sofa, sleeping soundly, undisturbed by the noise. [ ] [ ]
    2. The resting heart rate of an athlete is typically lower than that of a sedentary person. [ ] [ ]

  2. Present participle of rest: ceasing work or activity in order to relax or recover strength.

    1. She is resting after a long day at work so she'll be ready for tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor advised him to spend the day resting after experiencing dizziness. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

idle dormant
resting adjective

  1. Providing rest or relaxation.

    1. We found a resting place under a big tree in the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soft music had a resting effect on the anxious passengers during the flight. [ ] [ ]

  2. Being still or inactive.

    1. The resting water of the lake looked so calm and clean in the morning light. [ ] [ ]
    2. The resting muscles require less energy, which helps conserve resources during inactivity. [ ] [ ]
resting noun

  1. The act of taking a rest.

    1. After the hike, a long resting was very much needed and appreciated by all of us. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor suggested a complete resting to speed up the patient's recovery from surgery. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resting" in English means: Being at rest; not moving or being active., Present participle of rest: ceasing work or activity in order to relax or recover strength..

The phonetic transcription of "resting" is /ˈrestɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈrestɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resting": idle, dormant.

Example usage of "resting": "The cat is resting on the sofa, sleeping soundly, undisturbed by the noise.". More examples on the page.