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fasting

/ˈfɑːstɪŋ/

/ˈfæstɪŋ/

fastingnoun

fastings

Translations

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.

Additional translations

воздержание

постничество

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

fastinggerund / present participle

/ˈfɑːstɪŋ/

/ˈfæstɪŋ/

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

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

abstaining

abstinent

abstemious

refraining (from food)

on a fast

not eating

sparing

fastadjective

Definitions

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

The fast car zoomed past us on the highway.

Firmly fixed or attached; not easily moved.

The fast knot held the boat securely to the dock.

Acting or done in a quick or rapid manner.

She gave a fast response to the unexpected question.

Characterized by quickness or speed in learning or understanding.

He is a fast learner and quickly grasped the new concepts.

Reckless or wild in behavior, especially in a social context.

He was known for his fast lifestyle, always attending parties and living on the edge.

Showing a time ahead of the correct time.

My watch is five minutes fast.

fastadverb

Definitions

In a quick or rapid manner.

She ran fast to catch the bus.

Firmly or securely.

The door was shut fast against the wind.

Deeply or soundly, especially when used with certain adjectives such as "asleep".

The baby was lying fast asleep in her crib.

fastverb

fasting

Gerund

fasted

Past Simple

fasted

Past Participle

fasting

Gerund

Translations

поститься

Many people fast during the holy month.

Многие люди постятся в священный месяц.

Additional translations

голодать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

fastnoun

Definitions

An act or period of fasting, especially for religious or health reasons.

During Ramadan, Muslims observe a fast from dawn until sunset.

A rope, chain, or line used to secure a vessel to a pier or anchor.

The sailor released the stern fast as the ferry prepared to depart.