resting

[ˈrɛstɪŋ]

resting Definition

cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.

Using resting: Examples

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

  • Example

    I'm just resting for a few minutes before I start working again.

  • Example

    She spent the afternoon resting in the park.

  • Example

    The doctor advised him to rest after his surgery.

resting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for resting

Antonyms for resting

Phrases with resting

  • a place where someone or something rests, especially a burial place

    Example

    The cemetery is the final resting place of many famous people.

  • resting on one's laurels

    to rely on one's past achievements instead of working to maintain or improve one's current status

    Example

    He won the championship last year, but he can't just rest on his laurels if he wants to win again.

  • resting bitch face

    a facial expression that unintentionally appears angry or annoyed when the person is actually relaxed or neutral

    Example

    People often think she's mad because of her resting bitch face, but she's actually very friendly.

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Summary: resting in Brief

The verb 'resting' [ˈrɛstɪŋ] means to cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength. It can refer to taking a break from physical activity or work, as in 'She spent the afternoon resting in the park,' or to recovering from an illness or injury, as in 'The doctor advised him to rest after his surgery.' 'Resting' can also be used in phrases like 'resting place,' which refers to a burial place, and 'resting bitch face,' which describes a facial expression that unintentionally appears angry or annoyed.

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