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resting definition

rest·ing (res′tiŋ)

adjective

  1. being in a state of rest; quiescent
  2. Biol. remaining dormant for a period of time, as certain spores or eggs
  3. Cytology not actively dividing: said of a cell, cell nucleus, etc.

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resting Synonyms

resting

modif.

  1. Taking rest

    relaxing, unbending, unwinding, reposing, reclining, lying down, sleeping, stretched out, composing oneself, at ease, at rest, quiet, quiescent, dormant, comfortable, lounging, loafing, taking a break, taking a breathing spell, enjoying a lull, sleeping, dozing, drowsing, napping, taking a siesta, recessing, taking a vacation, having a holiday, resting up, taking it easy*, take a breather*; see also asleep.

  2. Situated

    located, based on, established, set on, settled on, seated, standing on, propped on, supported by, held by, reposing, lying; see also placed.


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resting Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • laurel: But there was to be no resting on laurels.

Adjective modifier

  • final: Mayo Thompson produced 1987's Poem of the River EP, while Guthrie returned to man the spartan mini-album The Final Resting of the Ark.

Modifies a noun

  • ecg: In fact, more than half of people with angina have a normal resting ECG.

Modifying Another Word

  • just: Good Mother Earth's just resting no, she's not in bed asleep!

Used with adjective complement

  • arch: The arcades which form the aisles, consist of four bays of pointed arches resting upon circular columns with molded capitals.

Preposition: in

  • preparation: The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent which begins around midnight.
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