Fasting

Pronunciation: /ˈfæstɪŋ/

Definitions of fasting

noun the act of abstaining from food or certain kinds of food, especially as a religious observance

Example Sentences

A1 Fasting is when you don't eat for a period of time.

A2 During Ramadan, Muslims practice fasting from dawn until sunset.

B1 Intermittent fasting has become a popular way to lose weight and improve health.

B2 Extended fasting can have both physical and mental benefits.

C1 Some people believe that prolonged fasting can help cleanse the body of toxins.

C2 Professional athletes often use fasting as a way to improve performance and recovery.

Examples of fasting in a Sentence

formal Fasting is a common practice in many religions for spiritual purification.

informal I'm trying out intermittent fasting to see if it helps with my digestion.

slang I'm on a fast to lose some weight before my vacation.

figurative She was fasting from social media to focus on her mental health.

Grammatical Forms of fasting

• past tense: fasted
• plural: fastings
• comparative: faster
• superlative: fastest
• present tense: fast
• future tense: will fast
• perfect tense: have fasted
• continuous tense: is fasting
• singular: fasting
• positive degree: fast
• infinitive: to fast
• gerund: fasting
• participle: fasting

Origin and Evolution of fasting

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fasting' originates from the Old English word 'faesten' which means to abstain from food or drink.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fasting' has retained its original meaning of abstaining from food or drink, but has also come to be associated with religious practices and health benefits.