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fasting

/ˈfɑːstɪŋ/

/ˈfæstɪŋ/

Translations

fastingnoun

fastings

пост

Fasting is an important part of many religious traditions.

Пост является важной частью многих религиозных традиций.

голодание

Intermittent fasting has become a popular health trend.

Прерывистое голодание стало популярной тенденцией в области здоровья.

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Synonyms

fastinggerund / present participle

/ˈfɑːstɪŋ/

/ˈfæstɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns to denote a state or period of abstention from food or drink.

Synonyms

abstaining

abstinent

abstemious

refraining (from food)

on a fast

not eating

sparing

fastverb

fasting

Gerund

fasted

Past Simple

fasted

Past Participle

fasting

Gerund

поститься

Many people fast during the holy month.

Многие люди постятся в священный месяц.

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Definitions

fastingnoun

The act or practice of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.

During Ramadan, fasting from dawn until sunset is observed by Muslims around the world.

A period of time during which one abstains from eating.

The doctor recommended a 12-hour fasting before the blood test.

fastinggerund / present participle

Abstaining from food or drink; relating to or occurring during a period of abstention from food or drink.

Patients must provide a fasting blood sample for accurate glucose measurement.

fastverb

To abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.

During Ramadan, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.