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resting

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛstɪŋ/

The English word “resting” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The action of rest
  2. A place where one can rest; a resting place.
  3. A pause; a break; an interlude.

adjective

  1. That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.
  2. Unemployed; out of work.
  3. Remaining; stationary.

verb

  1. To sting again.

Etymology

From re- + sting.

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