resting — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The action of rest

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   reposeinactivityrelianceconfidence

   Examples

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   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.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

3. A pause; a break; an interlude.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   hiatusmoratoriumrecess

Adjective

1. That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

2. Unemployed; out of work.

   Usage

   • euphemistic
   • not-comparable

3. Remaining; stationary.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   For most adults, a normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute

Verb

1. To sting again.