adj

resting

REHS-tihng

adj

Not currently active or in use; in a state of rest.

"The volcano has been resting for centuries, but scientists still monitor it."

noun

The act of taking rest, or a place set aside for it.

"The hikers found a resting spot beneath a large oak tree."

How to Use Resting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCurrently relaxing, inactive, or set aside for rest.

Common pairings

resting place resting heart rate

restung past tense, restings plural, restings singular

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The volcano has been _____ for centuries, but scientists still monitor it.

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