fasted

[ˈfæstɪd]

fasted Definition

  • 1past tense and past participle of 'fast'
  • 2abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance

Using fasted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fasted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He fasted for three days before the ceremony.

  • Example

    The monks fasted in silence and prayer.

  • Example

    She fasted for a week to show her devotion.

  • Example

    We will be fasting during Ramadan.

fasted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fasted

Phrases with fasted

  • break one's fast

    to eat the first meal of the day after a period of fasting

    Example

    I can't wait to break my fast with a delicious breakfast.

  • fasting blood sugar

    the level of glucose in the blood after fasting for at least 8 hours

    Example

    The doctor ordered a fasting blood sugar test to check for diabetes.

  • a pattern of eating that alternates between periods of fasting and non-fasting

    Example

    Intermittent fasting has become a popular way to lose weight and improve health.

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Summary: fasted in Brief

'Fasted' [ˈfæstɪd] is the past tense and past participle of 'fast', which means to abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance. It can also refer to the act of not eating for a certain period of time. Phrases like 'break one's fast' and 'intermittent fasting' are commonly used in this context.